A Gift that Keeps the Smiles Coming

Everyone loves to get packages in the mail. And dogs have the added fun of barking at the delivery person. Why not give your dog the gift of their own regular delivery?

Humans have so many different delivery box options. There are product-of-the-month clubs, surprise boxes, food boxes…the list goes on.

Well, dogs want to know, where are their subscription boxes?

Right here!

In the USA

If you’re in the USA, then your dog will be spoiled for choice. They want a subscription box? They’ve got ’em! Here are some of the more popular ones.

Bark Box

• Price: $22 per month
• Frequency: every month
• Where can you get it? Barkbox.com (link: https://www.barkbox.com)
• Ships to: USA and Canada

Bark Box is one of the most popular dog subscription boxes. Each month, your pup will receive toys, treats, and chews that follow that month’s theme. All treats and chews are made in the United States and Canada.

Themes have included: Safari, western, dinosaurs, and New York City. As an added bonus, for each subscription, Bark Box donates $25 to shelters across the United States and Canada.

Vet Pet Box

• Price: $35 to $44, depending on your dog’s size
• Frequency: monthly
• Where You Can Get It: VetPetBox.com (link: https://vetpetbox.com)
• Ships to: USA and Canada

What sets this subscription service apart from the others is that it was started by, and is run by veterinarians. Based on your submitted profile of your pet, the vets will pick out toys, treats, chews, and wellness products just for them. Every month’s box also includes wellness advice and educational materials.

Vet Pet Box also offers discounts for active duty military, senior customers, therapy and service animals, and customers with multiple discounts. Treats are made in the United States and Canada.

In Canada

Want to shop Canadian? Well you and your dog are in luck. Check out these Canadian subscription box companies the next time you need a gift for your pooch.

Dog Bundles

• Price: $45 to $49 CND
• Frequency: monthly or one-time
• Where You Can Get It: Dogbundles.ca (link: https://dogbundles.ca)
• Ships to: Canada and the USA

The Canadian company Dog Bundles will send your pup a monthly assortment of hand-picked treats, chews and toys. Treats and chews are made in the United States and Canada, and there are options available for dogs of different sizes, as well as dogs with various allergies. Their returns policy also appears to be uncommonly accommodating.

Pricey? A bit. But they sure seem to go the extra mile to make sure their customers are happy.

Bowzer Box

• Price: Depends on your dog’s size and plan type (example: $29 to $33 CND)
• Frequency: monthly
• Where You Can Get It: Bowzerbox.ca (link: https://bowzerbox.ca)
• Ships to: Canada only

A Bowzer box, like the others, contains treats, chews, and toys. The treats and chews are made in Canada and the United States and, as a pleasant surprise, most of the toys are as well. Each month has a theme. The plan is highly customizable, based on your dog’s age and size. Canadian dogs are in luck. Bowzer Box only ships to Canada!

In the UK and Europe

What if you’re outside the United States and Canada? Are there subscription boxes for your dog? You bet! And here are a few of our favorites.

Paw Post

• Price: 10 to 20 GBP
• Frequency: monthly
• Where You Can Get It: PawPost.co.uk (link: https://www.pawpost.co.uk)
• Ships to: UK, Europe, and an impressive variety of other countries. Check their website for details.

If you want eco-friendly, ethically produced, and holistic, this is your box. Paw Post is a small, independent company run by two people and their pets. Each monthly box contains a variety of food, treats, ethically produced toys, and health products.

For each purchase, Paw Post donates to All Dogs Matter. They also purchase products from companies who share profits with different animal charities.

Barky Box

• Price: 18 to 22 GBP
• Frequency: monthly
• Where You Can Get It: TheBarkyCompany.com (link: http://www.thebarkycompany.com)
• Ships to: UK and Europe

The Barky Company is a British company that offers a customizable box, based on your dog’s size, age, and gender. Each Barky Box may include organic treats, eco-friendly toys, nutritious food, accessories, and hygiene products. Most, but not all products are made in the United Kingdom. The company also donates to the animal charities All Dogs Matter and Cats Protection.

Tail Mail

• Price: 12 to 24 GBP
• Frequency: monthly
• Where You Can Get It: Tail-mail.co.uk (link: http://www.tail-mail.co.uk)
• Ships to: UK

Tail Mail is a British company that offers a highly customizable box. Does your dog have an allergy? No problem! Are they a toy destroyer? They’ve got you covered. Boxes include a variety of themed toys, chews, treats, grooming products, and more. Most, but not all products are made in the United Kingdom. Choose boxes based on your dog’s size, personality, dietary needs, and other factors.

Treats Are On The Way!

A subscription box is a great way to keep the treats coming, whether it’s your dog or someone else’s. So, what’s in your dream box?

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