May 2014 Bark Box Review

May 2014 Bark Box Review

Bark Box Rating: 4/5

Approximate Box Value:$63.21

I am sorry this post is so late, but this month the box came in a week later than usual . It is the first time I have had issues with the shipping and I think it is due to the May 24 holiday weekend. I was disappointed that this month`s box only had four items but they were good quality items that I am happy to have. You will notice the box's rating is 4/5 this month, that is due to the shipping issues and number of items in the box, if my rating was based on item quality alone it would get 5/5 rating.

This month`s message
Fetched fresh from the farm: playing with your food is A-OK!
The arrival of warm weather means sunshine, picnics, and an abundance of produce. One of our favouite places to stroll with our pups is the local farmer`s market, where fruit, vegetables, meat and freshly baked bread are aplenty - and let`s just say our pup are equally interested in edible wares as we are!
This month`s BarkBox celebrates healthy (but still delicious!) eating, inspired by the finds from our favourite greenmarkets; we kept a particular eye out for organic, GMO-free ingredients and paired them with eco-friendly toys that can be enjoyed outdoors!
So let your pup pawpick from our garden of goodies and pardon the vegetable puns... we know they`re a bit corny! Enjoy your BarkBox, we`ll see you next month!
Team BarkBox

Loopies Rozcoe the Corduroy Kitty: The second I opend the box Khazi grabbed the stuffed toy and ran off.  She is in love with it and has started taking it to bed with her. She has a select few toys that earn that honour so the Stuffed Kitty gets a top rating in my book and Khazi`s. The card says ``Rozcoe the corduroy kitty is squeaky, deceptively sturdy, and perfect for rough n`tumbling with your pup. But get this: BarkBox test pups were just as likely to wrestle with them as they were to use them during snuggle time and nap time!`` This toy costs a whopping $31.23 USD plus shipping on Amazon.com, I`m sorry but who would pay that for a simple squeaky plush toy?!

 JW Pet Megalast Ball: The other toy in the box was a large JW Pet Megalast Ball. The ball is made from  non-toxic super tough Megalastomer I have not tried our ball yet but I do have experience with them as they are the fetch balls used at the training facility I work at. I really like the balls and so do the dogs. I played with a few of these balls on Tuesday and the dogs chew them up like crazy, while the balls do show wear and tear they look great for the amount of abuse they take. They are easy for the dogs to pick up and catch because of the hole and rivets. They have a fantastic bounce and it does not take much effort to lob. Khazi is not too much of a ball dog but she does have some ball drive from our fly ball training days. I am excited to see how she likes it. When we do use it I will add an update here. The card says `` Made in the USA in an eco-friendly facility that utilizes solar power, the Megalast Ball from JW Pet is inspired by spring shapes and colours! Durable for chewers, made with recyclable materials, and extra bouncy for long-lasting fun.`` These balls cost $11.99 on Amazon.ca

Update: I got try the ball with Khazi today and she really liked it. It was not an obsession or anything but she had fun and then I lost it. I am not sure where it bounced to but it is somewhere in my basement, she was upset that she couldn't find it so that shows she was enjoying her playtime.

Snicky Snaks Apple Cobbler Treats:
The box also came with two types of treats. The first type were Apple cobbler cookie treats. Khazi is strange about harder cookie treats, she either can stand them or would do anything for them. Thankfully Khazi seems to really like them, in fact she `Said her Prayers` for the first time in order to get one. The card says `Made in the USA with 100% organic, GMO-free ingredients like molasses, eggs, cinnamon, and apples, and with minial carbon footprint. Snicky Snaks are good for your pup... and the planet! I couldn`t find the price of these treats listed any where but I have heard the average price is about $10

Nootie No Grainers BBQ Chicken Jerky Chews: These are a nice soft chew and they smell great. These treats would be perfect for training, stuffing in a treat filled tug, or just giving as a loving gesture. Khazi responds very well to these treats and will work hard to get one. I like to break them up and use them for agility training they are a very high reward treat. The only problem with these treats is that they contain chicken liver, something Khazi is sensitive to so I can`t give her many in a day. The card says `Jerky has always been a favourite of humans on the go - we think pups will appreciate a portable snack too! Nootie`s BBQ chicken jerky is made in the USA and can be broken into bite-sized bits - plus, we think the smoky barbecue scent is reminiscent of outdoor markets! They cost $9.99 on Amazon.ca

Update: Today I discovered that you can fill out a survey and let the people at BarkBox know how you felt about the monthly items and make suggestions about future box items.