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About BarkBox

Get ready to spoil your pup with BarkBox! Every month you’ll receive TWO original toys designed in-house (with the help of their dog-obsessed toy experts), TWO full bags of all-natural treats, and ONE drool-worthy chew. Each box is built around a fun surprise theme for all dog & dog parents to enjoy. If your pup doesn’t absolutely love something, BarkBox will make it right, no questions asked!

Pros
  • Options for dogs with allergies
  • High-quality ingredients
  • Customized to your dog’s size
Cons
  • Subscriptions renew automatically

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Cape May, NJ
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This is the only subscription I’ve encountered that doesn’t allow you to cancel it due to being unsatisfied with the product! I signed up for the Super Chewer option as I have a d...

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Starke, FL
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Our puppy Steel absolutely loves his Bark P.B. Beaver toy. Every toy we have got him gets destroyed in minutes. It didn’t take him long to rip the fur off but the other part of th...

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What is BarkBox, and how does it work?

BarkBox is a monthly toy and treat subscription box for your dog. You can purchase a 12-month, six-month or month-to-month subscription plan, and BarkBox delivers a new box straight to your door each month.

When you set up your subscription, you have an opportunity to let the company know your dog's size so you receive correctly sized toys. You can also alert BarkBox to any allergies your dog has to ensure the company sends appropriate treats.

What comes in a BarkBox?

Each BarkBox includes two toys, two bags of treats and one chew. You can add an extra toy to your box for $9 more each month. BarkBoxes are centered on a new theme each month — past themes include Chewrassic Bark, New York City, an ’80s-themed Throwback Thursday box and a Grinch-themed Christmas box.

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BarkBox toys: BarkBox's in-house designers plan out its line of brand-exclusive toys. The toys may include stuffing, squeakers or crinkle material.

BarkBox treats: BarkBox develops and makes its treats and chews in the U.S. with high-quality ingredients. You can customize your box to exclude any ingredients your pup may be allergic to, like chicken, turkey or beef.

How much is BarkBox?

BarkBox subscriptions start at $22 a month, but the price varies depending on the length of the contract. Your dog’s size does not affect BarkBox’s prices.

SubscriptionMonthly Price
12-month$23
6-month$26
Month-to-month$35

BarkBox FAQ

Is there a toys-only BarkBox?

BarkBox does offer all-toys and all-treats boxes. You have the option to completely tailor your box to whatever best fits your pup.

What is Super Chewer by BarkBox?

Super Chewer is a monthly subscription box for dogs who are tough on toys. Just like the original BarkBox, each box contains a mix of toys and treats, but each toy is designed for dogs with heavy chewing tendencies. Super Chewer subscriptions are slightly more expensive than standard BarkBox subscriptions.

Are BarkBox treats OK for dogs with allergies?

At sign-up, you can indicate if your dog has a common food allergy, like chicken, turkey or beef. If your dog has a less common allergy, you can contact BarkBox to ask about creating a custom box.

How do I cancel BarkBox?

If you sign up for a multiple-month subscription plan, you are unable to cancel early. However, you can turn off auto-renewal at any time and your boxes will be canceled after your current subscription plan has ended.

Still have questions?

Is BarkBox worth it?

If you regularly spend money on treats and toys for your dog, we think BarkBox is worth it. The subscription plan ensures your beloved pet gets a new batch of toys each month and makes it simple for you by delivering the goodies straight to your door. The cost of the box is less than the value of the items, so BarkBox helps you save money and time on toys and treats.

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    Customer ServiceStaffCommunication

    Reviewed May 15, 2026

    I made a purchase at the end of April and by May 15th I still haven't received anything. No products and no communication. The tracking number says shipped but it's been at the same location for 2 weeks. Impossible to reach someone to communicate this to. I wasted so much time trying to get this resolved. Don't make a purchase! It seems like you purchase from Bark, then "Shop" processes it and Amazon ships it. And no one wants to help you. They say it's run by dogs...They're not kidding.

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    TechStaffBilling

    Reviewed May 2, 2026

    This company rips you off, they sign you up saying you can cancel anytime and when you try and cancel, they have your payment info and trap you in some kind of unsigned contract. Probably with enough of us, we can get a class action going. And of course, theres its all AI to communicate with anyone. DO NOT RECOMMEND!! Save yourself the grief and the MONEY!

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

      Reviewed April 27, 2026

      Your account will be automatically set up to renew a new subscription and then they won't let you cancel your subscription even though it's only a month later. Poor customer service!

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

      Reviewed April 27, 2026

      I canceled another dog subscription the same week (inflation got me). Took literally five minutes. No questions asked. I was impressed. This company made it a process. I clearly asked to cancel, and instead of honoring that, they held it up, put my account on pause, waiting for me to respond with a reason. That turned into a drawn-out back-and-forth just to do something that should be instant. My dog didn’t love the product. That’s all. And I shouldn’t have to justify canceling in the first place. No easy cancel button, no refunds, delayed action, and unnecessary friction. It feels intentionally deceiving. The worst is, I was wanting to come back at some point, once my dog got used to her surplus of product, but because of the frustrating cancellation, we won't be back.

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingRefunds & Payouts

      Reviewed April 20, 2026

      Terrible terrible customer service. I ordered only a 1 time gift and they did an UNAUTHORIZED, not approved auto renewal!!! Terrible and would not refund me. A bait and switch tactic. Awful’n.

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      Customer ServiceRates

      Reviewed April 17, 2026

      The toys my 50 pound doodle got were garbage..even after I emailed to complain after first box. The second box worse...treats nothing special, toys were not of interest to my dog. I tried to cancel but they just sent the third month. This box is even worse!

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      Customer ServiceTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaff

      Reviewed April 8, 2026

      We started with Barkbox over a year ago and are canceling after the renewal is up. Quality has gone WAY DOWN. Everything now comes from overseas and they do not send any quality toys anymore. I get duplicates in the same box because I ACTUALLY PAY FOR AN EXTRA ONE. Customer service can't help you and it feels like after they stopped sending the "boxes" and started with bags, everything is very crappy. Treats are VERY hit or miss, either dogs like them or hate them. We tried talking with customer service after a toy that came had the top come off because its cheap, and they at least sent out an extra rip and play toy, which my SUPER CHEWER needs. The Super Chewer box is some BS at this point, they really stopped sending the good toys out.

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      Reviewed March 29, 2026

      Our puppy Steel absolutely loves his Bark P.B. Beaver toy. Every toy we have got him gets destroyed in minutes. It didn’t take him long to rip the fur off but the other part of the toy is durable and keeps him busy.

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      PriceMaintenance

      Reviewed March 23, 2026

      Toys and treats seem good quality, but they lock you into a subscription without a way to cancel the auto renew feature (their site "cancel auto renew" link has been broken for like a year±) then they refuse to cancel the auto renewed subscription. There's been civil lawsuits about them doing this and they still continue the practice. I'm stuck in a renewed-without-my-consent subscription and cannot get them to stop charging me.

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPrice

      Reviewed March 18, 2026

      Horrible. My dog hasn’t like any of the toys. You cannot change your choices online. I contacted them both via email and chat asking to change from “super chewer” to something different. They offered to, but never did. It’s way too expensive to get these pathetic toys that are nothing like their advertising.

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