Barkbox Reviews (2020) - Is the price worth it?

Recent BarkBox Boxes/Items

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Here's a handy table that showcases some past BarkBox themes.

BarkBox Reviews

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BarkBox can be purchased as a subscription for yourself, or as a gift for another dog you love.

And since you would want to get the most out of your money, here's a full BarkBox reviews complete with the reasons we love BarkBox…

Along with the reasons it may not be the box for you and your pup.

Things To Love About BarkBox

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Becoming a member of BarkBox has its perks. Some of them you'll find in every subscription box you come across.

But they do some truly unique things over at BarkBox. Check them out!

1. Very accommodating to pups with restrictive diets

Every BarkBox is wheat, corn, and soy-free, but there's also the special allergy-friendly BarkBox that is sensitive to dogs with beef, chicken, or turkey allergies. The allergy-friendly box contains none of the above ingredients.

Plus, if your dog is allergic to anything besides the 6 ingredients above, you can email [email protected] and they'll make sure they send you a box your dog can enjoy without going into anaphylactic shock.

Simply select the allergy-friendly option on your account dashboard page after you sign up.

2. Consistent and (Slightly) Customizable Boxes

BarkBox is one of the more consistent boxes reviewed in that each box always contains at least 2 toys, 2 bags of treats, and 1 chew (you can add an extra premium item for $9/month when you sign up.)

Each monthly box (and the items in it) relate to a specific theme, such as cities, back to school, and camping, which means you'll never receive a duplicate item.

Of course... If your pup loves a BarkBox item TOO much to the point it becomes destroyed, you can order a new item directly from their shop page.

But sometimes it's better to avoid that problem in the first place and select BarkBox's customization option that ensures the plush toys in your boxes are a little sturdier than normal. You can opt in or out of the customization option at any time on your account dashboard page.

Plus at sign up, you start by selecting your dog's size, which determines the sturdiness and size of your BarkBox items. This is also adjustable each month.

3. Uniquely Designed Items are Dog-Tested and Approved

The treats inside a BarkBox box are sourced from the USA and Canada, while the chews are sourced from the USA, Canada, South America, and Australia.

Some items are BARK branded and designed while others come from quality brands you'll often find in specialty pet stores.

The BARK offices are always filled with dogs, who are basically unpaid interns (unless you count treats and chew toys as an acceptable form of payment.)

And these employees test each item. So if a treat or chew toy isn't up to their standard, it doesn't get shipped.

However... Just like humans, dogs have preferences and favorite toys.

So if you receive an item that your best friend doesn't LOVE, you can send the folks at BarkBox (AKA the Happy Team) an email at [email protected] and they'll get you started on an exchange or credit to your account (they call this their Scout's Honor Policy.)

4. Referrals Get you Free Boxes

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If you end up subscribing to and enjoying BarkBox, you can refer your friends and get free boxes!

How?

For every person who signs up for a 6 or 12-month subscription to BarkBox using your referral link... You get one free month of BarkBox at the end of your subscription period.

Because who doesn't love free stuff?

However, there are some stipulations... According to BARK's terms and conditions with this program:

"...you cannot participate in this program if two other accounts in your household have participated in this program. This also means that you cannot participate in this program by referring new accounts in your household if another account in your household has participated in this program."

Things Not To Love About BarkBox

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The perfect subscription box doesn't exist... Which is why it's best include this section in the review.

Take a look below at some of the reasons BarkBox might not be your favorite box of goodies.

1. Your Subscription is Automatically Renewed

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This is something that A LOT of consumers seem to miss when trying out new products.

When you sign up for BarkBox, you choose your subscription plan (monthly, 6-month, 12-month) and that subscription is automatically renewed at the end of your subscription cycle.

So if you sign up for a 6-month subscription... you will be charged for another 6-MONTH subscription in 6 months.

You can uncheck this renewal option on your subscription dashboard, but once you've paid for a subscription, getting a refund is not something BarkBox allows.

So if you're still a bit iffy about whether or not BarkBox is right for you and your dog, it's a good idea to give the 1-month subscription a go before committing to anything longer.

2. Item Durability Varies

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Dogs love chewing things... That's why subscription boxes like BarkBox exist.

Unfortunately, some dogs like chewing things using a little more force than others, which means the durability of the items in your BarkBox will really depend on how your dog loves them.

Pros vs Cons of BarkBox

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Here's a simple breakdown of BarkBox's pros and cons:

BarkBox Price

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Like most subscription boxes, the price decreases the longer you subscribe. And oddly enough, BarkBox has two different price points depending on whether you buy it as a gift or for your yourself.

Gift Prices (Currently Unavailable)

BarkBox Shipping Breakdown

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When you sign up for BarkBox, your first box will ship immediately. Every box after that ships on the 15th of each month.

BarkBox offers FREE shipping to 48 contiguous US States. A charge of $8 shipping fee will be charged to those living in Hawaii, Alaska and Canada. International shipping does not seem to be an option.

Boxes are shipped via FedEx with final delivery shipped by the USPS.

You can expect to receive your BarkBox in 2 to 8 business days if you live in the US and 4 to 12 business days if you live in Canada.

When packages are shipped, US members will receive an email containing the tracking number of their package. Canadians do not get tracking numbers.

Keep in mind, USPS might hold your package at the Post Office if you're not home to accept it (but you can usually opt out of that on the USPS website after you get your tracking number.)

Is BarkBox worth it?

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At the end of the day, is BarkBox really worth what you get inside?

Yes.

The price of BarkBox justifies the purchase simply because of the perceived savings over buying each item individually (we say 'perceived savings' because lots of BarkBox items are BARK branded so they can charge whatever they want.)

But in the end, BarkBox is a reasonably priced subscription box service that your dog is almost certainly going to love.

And after all... BarkBox isn't for you. It's for your best friend!

Want to get this box for yourself or as a gift for someone?

BarkBox Coupon or Promo Code

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No coupon currently available.

How to Join BarkBox

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Becoming a member is SUPER easy and can be completed in 2-3 minutes.

1. Select Your Dog Size

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It doesn't matter if you have a tiny Yorkie, a reasonably-sized Shiba Inu, or an enormous and slobbery Great Dane, the first step of signing up for the subscription simply requires you to select the size of your dog.

2. Choose Your Plan

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Choose between:

• The 1-month subscription billed monthly
• The 6-month subscription billed monthly
• The 6-month subscription you immediately pay in full
• The 12-month subscription billed monthly
• The 12-month subscription billed monthly pay in full

The longer you subscribe, the cheaper the cost.

3. Select Whether you Want an Extra Gift

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For $9 extra per month, you can receive an extra gift in every box! If that doesn't sound like something your pup would like, feel free to opt out.

4. Enter Your Info and Create an Account

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Billing, shipping, you know the drill. Don't forget to tell them your dog's name!

5. Check Out the Dashboard

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Once you're a member, be sure to visit your Dashboard to learn about what you've signed your dog up for. Remember: Subscriptions renew unless you opt out!

More Great Subscription Boxes

Still don't know if BarkBox is your pup's next subscription box? Check these out!

1. Loot Pets is a currently inactive pet subscription service for the nerdy and geeky
2. Super Chewer is another box by BARK tailored to dogs with a bigger bite.
3. Bullymake is another subscription box for dogs with a bigger bite.
4. For toys, treats, and training tips in a monthly box, check out pupbox.

In Conclusion

So there you have it. The BarkBox reviews that has all of the information you need to make an informed purchasing decision. Are you already a member of BarkBox?

Want to get this box for yourself or as a gift for someone?