March Bark Box Review and Discount

March Bark Box Review and Discount

Last month I decided to splurge on a frivolous product and I joined the rank as “one of those dog owners” by purchasing a Bark Box subscription. O.K., so I probably already hold that title but this definitely seals the deal.

So what is a Bark Box? It is essentially a gift of the month club but for dogs. On the 15^th of every month the people at Bark Box ship a box full of Canadian or USA made dog treats, toys and/or various supplies to your door. You get to specify the size of your dog and you can even give it as a gift to a friend or a shelter dog in need. Bark Box also helps dogs in need by donating 10% of their profits to various dog causes such as city and county shelters, rescues, breed specific rescues, sanctuaries, search and rescue organizations, military dog organizations, shelter volunteer training programs, and low cost spay and neuter programs. To learn more about what they do click HERE. 

 The pricing varies on how many months you sign up for but the jist of it is, the more you spend the better deal you get. You can sign up for $29/ month for 1 month $24/month for 3 months (you save over 17%) or $19/month for 6 months (save over 34%). There is a $5/month charge for shipping if you live outside the contiguous 48 states, which I do (Canada). Below is a copy of what I paid for my subscription, you will notice a $12 discount, this was the deal at the time,  if you are interested in a discount of your own click  HERE

6-month BarkBox $114

1 Shipping Add On $30

Subtotal: $132

Discount: $-12

Paid: $132

Don’t let this number discourage you, you essentially get back what you spend every month. The value of your box will far outweigh the price you are paying so if you are one to spoil your dog on a regular basis you will actually be saving money. For example, including shipping the boxes cost $22 a month and the retail value for the items I received this month is $63.17. That is a saving of $41.17 on the same types of products that I will probably purchase anyway.  

The other complaint people has was that they were disappointed with the length of time the product takes to ship but I totally disagree. They ship the box on the 15^th and I received my box on the 18^th, I was really shocked because I was expecting an extra-long wait considering that the company is based in the USA and I live in Canada.

The truth is it is a fairly big chunk of money to spend at one time, but it is also worth the price not to mention,  ridiculously exciting and fun.

March 2014 Bark Box Rating: 4/5

From the second I ordered it I couldn't wait to get it in the mail. I have always been a sucker for surprises and I was not disappointed. Khazi was pretty happy too, it was like she knew the box was for her. The second it came into the house she was sniffing it and prancing around, it must have smelled good because that isn't normal behaviour for her.  Our box contained two toys, and three bags of treats all of which fit the breakfast theme of the box.

I apologize in advance for the state of the products in the pictures, we were too excited to play and try the treats to take nice pictures. Hopefully next month I will be more prepared and you will get to see Khazi going through her box.

Aussie Naturals Bacon Toy: This was Khazi’s favourite item, as you can probably tell. She grabbed it the second I opened the box and immediately dug in like it was a real slice of bacon. It lasted about forty second before I had to take it away from her. I think I will be able to mend it and in the future it will be a toss around toy not a chew toy. It was made out of soft leather and coconut fiber and had a squeaker as well as being multi scented. This toy seems to be made specifically for the Bark Box so I can’t put an exact price on it but the average price for their toys is about $13.

Twistix Yogurt and Banana Oral Chews: Khazi has always loved oral chews, usually more than she likes regular treats. If you give her the choice between an oral chew and a treat she would definitely choose the chew. She was apprehensive to these at first for some reason but after I ripped off a piece to give to her she dived right in. These chews are supposed to freshen breath, and remove plaque and tartar, they are made in the USA and cost $21.23 from Amazon.ca.

Baker’s Best Wild Pacific Maple Glazed Salmon with Blueberries: O.K. this was the one let down of the box and the reason the rating was 4/5. Khazi hated these, I have no idea why because she has other treats with the same ingredients and she likes them but I guess when you mix them together they don’t taste good. They were also very hard and she usually likes chewy treats. She sniffed it and backed off then took the treat and spit it on the carpet. This item is not one we will be keeping; it will be going to Khazi’s Miniature poodle friend Kiya.These treats are made in Canada and they cost $5.99 on Amazon.ca

Wagatha’s Apple, Banana and Maple Organic Breakfast Biscuits: Khazi tried to open this box up her self, she was ready for some delicious breakfast treats. She is a big fan of apple treats so this was a great addition to our box. These treats are made in the USA and cost $10.95 on Amazon.ca

The last item in the box was one that was not on the Bark Box info card. We got a little business card note inside stating that there had been a change. So instead of getting a Safemade Biggie Bone which costs $20 (Plus Shipping) from safemadepet.com I got a Bumi from Zogoflex.

Zogoflex Bumi: This is a toy that you can tug, pull, flex, throw and float and the best part is that it is made out of 100% recycled materials. It also says on it that you can have it replaced once for free and the product you return will be recycled into becoming another toy. You can also send it in for recycling when it has seen its last days. This is the large toy and I am very happy with it. My girl is really into tug so I think we will be using this toy more than she would use the Biggie Bone. The one flaw that it has is that it is a bit too floppy so if your dog is a beginner at tug or if they have a soft grip it may not make the best tug toy. Not to worry though, you can use it in one of the many other ways I previously listed. This product is made in the USA and costs $15 from Amazon.ca

                                         

WE CAN"T WAIT FOR NEXT MONTH"S BOX!!!

*If you find your dog doesn't like something in your box a great alternative to giving it to a friend is to donate it to a shelter.