BarkBox is known as one of the most popular pet boxes on the market, and it's not hard to understand why. Boxes are fun and exciting (for pups and parents!), the toys are top-quality, and the treats are all-natural. Plus, BarkBox lets you customize your box to fit your pup's needs, allergies, and preferences. There's even a satisfaction guarantee. With free shipping across the US, birthday bonuses, and flexible subscriptions, it's pretty clear that BarkBox is among the best.
Best for pet types - Dogs
Price - From $22 per box
Shipping costs - Free inside 48 contiguous United States
What’s inside? - 2 toys, 2 treats, 1 chew
Subscription options - 1, 6, 12-month subscriptions
BarkBox is a household name around dog parents, and that’s because it’s such a great purchase. Subscriptions are easy and flexible, boxes are a good value, and BarkBox also has a satisfaction guarantee. But you can find those things with other pet box subscriptions. Here are a few things that do make BarkBox unique:
Unlike some other pet box subscription services, which shall remain nameless (shame on you), BarkBox doesn't just toss in some generic toys or treats and call it a day. Instead, each item that is included in a BarkBox is customized and crafted by BarkBox itself. The toys are designed by Bark toy designers for optimal enjoyment and unquestioning safety. The color, shape, and texture are planned out precisely. And these toys are the final word on durability, so your dogs can go to town on those chewable toys without wear and tear.
The treats are also designed by BarkBox. All-natural, these treats are packed with vitamins and minerals to keep your pup happier and healthier. Same goes for the chew sticks.
While most boxes have the standard assortment, BarkBox lets you customize your boxes to fit your dog’s personality or needs. So, if your dog has a specific allergy, is trying to slim down around the midsection, or doesn’t have the gum power to tackle that chew anymore, you can add more toys, reduce treats, or create any other specification you prefer.
Another way BarkBox differentiates itself is by delivering fun and fur-friendly boxes that are themed differently each month. Every month, you'll receive your box with a new theme running throughout. Here are some of the more entertaining ones BarkBox offers:
C'est la brie cheese wheel and removable cheese slice dogs will love to play with, bonejour baguette, a squeakable delight, a box of squeaky macarons, a positively perfect french frog plush toy, and delectable beef bites and hard and crunchy lamb sticks to chew on.
This one's got the ever-lovable Scooby-Doo as the theme. Scoob pet box comes with a plush Scooby-Doo squeaky doll, crinkle, and fluff Mystery Machine toy, a groovy sandwich squeaker, and Muttley fluff extravaganza. There are also Scooby Snacks, of course!
You get the idea. The themes are thorough, well-thought-out, and downright hilarious most of the time.
BarkBox lets you sign up for a subscription or make a one-time purchase. Subscriptions start at $22 per box and get cheaper the more you order. Here’s how the ordering process works:
Once you've completed your order, your box will be shipped out on or around the 15th of the month. Within the 48 states, it usually takes 2-8 business days to arrive. Outside, it'll take from 4-12 business days. You can track your orders using the tracking link that BarkBox emails you each month.
What’s nice about working with BarkBox is that it offers a Scout’s Honor Guarantee. That means that if you’re not happy with your BarkBox, the Happy Team will set it straight.
Regardless of which theme you get (whether it’s the Barkies, roll out the red carpet, the Australian Outbark, play time is wild, or the Snowbound Hounds, it’s time to play BarkBox), you’ll get a fun variety of toys, treats, and chews in every single box. While the theme and style of the boxes change each month, the content count stays the same. Here’s what you get inside each BarkBox:
That’s the Classic BarkBox subscription box. If you order the Super Chewer subscription box, you’ll get almost the same thing with a slight variation:
Mabel our pup loves her BarkBox. She always knows when a package is for her and gets so excited when she sees it! We love the variety of treats as well as the “allergy” option to prevent her from receiving treats she’s allergic to. - Carolyn
My dog absolutely loves all of the treats they send out. I’ve been having trouble with her breaking all of the toys however I just spoke with a representative [and] they are also going to send out new toys to replace the ones that my dog chewed up. Excellent! - Sara
My dog loves her box! The toys are all very durable and hard for her to rip open, and she loves all of the treats the company sends. 10/10 the best thing I’ve found as a dog mom! - Maya
BarkBox offers three box sizes, and they’re all the same price. The only difference is in the size dog that they're suitable for. Options include:
Here’s what a typical subscription looks like:
| Type of box | 1 month | 6 months | 12 months |
| Classic Box Subscriptions | $35 per month | $25 per month | $22 per month |
| Super Chewer Box Subscriptions | $45 per box | $34 per box | $29 per box |
BarkBox lets you include an additional premium toy to your standard box for another $7. You can also give a BarkBox gift box to someone you love. Gift box options include:
BarkBox shipping is free to anywhere in the contiguous United States. If you want to ship anywhere in Hawaii, Alaska, or Canada, shipping is $8. That’s pretty reasonable. In terms of value, BarkBox is high up there. If you total the amount you’d spend on the various items within the box, they average out to be about $50. Since a subscription box costs you anywhere from $22-$35, that’s a good value overall.
BarkBox’s customer support is called The Happy Team, so you can already get a feel for the type of company you’re dealing with from the get-go. BarkBox offers multiple contact methods, including email, texting, and live chat.
BarkBox also has a fabulous FBQ (Frequently Barked Questions, that’s right!) section with just about any question you or your dog might come up with. The section is well organized and easily searchable, so you can find answers on your own and quickly.
Email: Happy@BarkBox.com Or online contact form
Live chat: On the website
Text: (855) 520-BARK (2275)
BarkBox is definitely at the top of the charts for pet box subscription services. It offers quality products at a greatly discounted price, fun themes that change every month, and the ability to customize your box entirely. Treats are all-natural, and toys are rugged and creative. Plus, BarkBox has a nice satisfaction guarantee. If you are looking for a way to show love to your pup, BarkBox is a great option.