BarkBox (April Review)

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April BarkBox. Guess which one Buster went for/is going for first?

Last month, I did a brief, introductory BarkBox overview, as well a rundown of the contents of the March BarkBox (http://www.buster40k.com/2014/03/barkbox-march-review.html)

As with last month, I'll be going through the contents of the April BarkBox, but first wanted to explain the different subscription plans BarkBox offers.  (They recently changed things around.)

BarkBox as before, offers 3 boxes based on the size of your dog:  "Small & Cute" is for dogs 0-20lbs, "Just Right" is for dogs 20-50lbs, and "Big & Bold" is for dogs 50+lbs.  Buster and Bolter get the "Just Right" despite them being under 20lbs.  The toys and treats inside differ slightly, but then again, the toys and treats inside are slightly different with everyone.  That is to say, Buster & Bolter's April BarkBox will/may be different from another pupscriber who got the "Just Right" box.  You can also let them know if your dog is a chewer who tends to chew through toys easily, and they will be happy to alter your BarkBox thereafter to fit your pups needs and wants.

There are 4 subscription plans (they added a new plan recently):

• 1 month plan: $29/month for a total of $29. With promo code, you'll pay $26.10.
• 3 months plan: $24/month for a total of $72.  You're already saving 17%, but with promo code, you'll pay $64.80.
• 6 months plan: $19/month for a total of $114. You're already saving 34%, but with promo code, you'll pay $102.60.
• 1 year plan: $18/month for a total of $216. You're already saving 37%, but with promo code, you'll pay $197.10.

*Plans renew automatically, but you may cancel at anytime.
**$5/month shipping applies outside the 48 contiguous states.  BarkBox currently ships to US and Canada only.

The last day to purchase a BarkBox subscription and still get that month's subscription is the 10th!!

This month's BarkBox theme was "outdoors."  With Spring in the air, BarkBox (and Buster & Bolter) encourage you to go outside!  The following treats and toys were inside OUR BarkBox this month:

Simply Fido (Natural Canvas Little Joe Owl) ($9.99): Made out of organic cotton, AZO-free dyes, and organic rope, the company boasts organic pet toys collection.  It has a squeaker inside, and a rope for which the boys can play tug-of-war.  Not their favorite toy, nor is it mine, since I am always hesitant about letting my boys play with ropes.  Nonetheless, it's still a pretty cute toy.

Simply Fido Little Joe Owl & the Boys

Barkworthies Junior Bullystick ($6.30): Made with 100% beef bladder (...certainly a much better term than "penis") from free range, grass-fed cattle, this is a hit with our boys.  Our boys LOVE bullysticks, but I am always careful to pick ones that say "no odor" or "cleaned."  It still smells... meaty, but compared to those that have not been thoroughly cleaned, the "odorless" ones are pleasant.  While I am not a fan of the boys kissing me with their bullystick (penis) breath, it is a much healthier alternative to rawhides.

Someone's mad about having to "pose"...

The treats inside the April BarkBox!

Complete Natural Nutrition Off-Leash Fire-grilled Chicken 150g ($5.99): These tiny, soft, chewy treats are grain, corn, wheat and soy-free.  The ingredients listed are: buckwheat flour, chicken, dried apple pomace, vegetable glycerin, cane molasses,... They are only 4 calories a piece and perfect for training, rewarding, and spoiling!!  Apparently buckwheat flour is not a wheat nor a grain; it's a fruit seed related to rhubarb.  Buckwheat is gluten free and nutritionally rich.

Riley's Organic Peanut Butter & Molasses 5oz ($6.99 for 10oz... so $3.50):  Riley's Organic believes that pup parents should be able to feed their furbabies with food they'd eat themselves.  These treats are made with the most natural, human-grade ingredients, are certified organic and free of corn, soy, wheat, sugar, and preservatives!  The only ingredients are (all organic): peanut butter, oat flour, rolled oats, peanut flour, molasses, nonfat milk and eggs.

Mr. Barksmith's Carrot Cake smoothie 1 cup ($1.49): This smoothie is all natural, and wheat, gluten and dairy free.  The ingredients listed are simply: apple puree, banana puree, water, and carrot puree.  The package states these can be served frozen or unfrozen.  I plan on freezing it and serving it to them on a hot summer day!!  I'm extremely intrigued, and am almost certain the boys will be drooling at the fruity smell!

All totaled, the value of the April BarkBox amounted to $27.27.  Obviously more or less the price you pay if you were doing a 1 month subscription, but a pretty good deal if you're in the other 3 subscription plans.  For more information, visit: www.barkbox.com, or leave a question below and I'd be happy to answer it for you!

Remember to use promo code: Buster40k should you decide to become a pupscriber.  We've been a pupscriber for two months, and are now addicted!! My boys and I look forward to receiving the box in the mail every month! Not to mention, the box and the wrapping inside is simple, yet adorable.  BarkBox ships the boxes by the 15th of each month, and as long as you're in the US, you'll receive a tracking link in the email so you can track the whereabouts of your box!  You can also log into your account and track it from there.  Either way, you'll know exactly where your box is, and exactly when it'll show up at your doorstep!

B&B: "You know you want one!!"

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Buster & Bolter

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