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Bark Box

1.5

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Bark Box Reviews Summary

Bark Box has a rating of 1.5 stars from 125 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Bark Box most frequently mention customer service, super chewer and month subscription. Bark Box ranks 407th among Pet Supply sites.

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returns
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Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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PLEASE DO NOT BUY FROM BARKBOX! When my box arrived, there was a gaping hole due to the mechanism of the box. Only a 5-in long piece of medical tape was used to secure the whole packaging; contents of the box could've fallen out. I'm wondering why they didn't use normal packaging tape. For $32, you will not get your money's worth. Barkbox will ask you to fill out a survey so they can customise a box according to your dogs' breed, weight and size. Oh goodness, I think they send me items for a "medium" dog when it should have been for a "small" dog. My dog can't use the toys, but at least she can eat the treats? Nope, my dog showed no interest in anything from the box. Also their customer service is very very bad. Upon realising that I didn't want to continue monthly subscriptions with Barkbox, I cancelled my subscription (of course). The next month, I was charged another $32... I contacted them through text, email, customer support and live chat without success. Finally, I received an email from them assuring me that they would refund me as long as I give them feedback on how they could improve AND reason why I wanted to cancel. I wrote them back kindly and until now, they haven't given me the refund I requested.:(

Extra note: the shipping label was so grimy and near unreadable. I know that's a ridiculous complaint, but no wonder some customers never received their Barkbox!

Date of experience: June 5, 2020
Tennessee
18 reviews
15 helpful votes
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My dog LOVES Bark Box! All of those new treats and toys once a month totally blew his mind! The treats are great and are made with ingredients I trust, no gross chemicals. The toys are precious and so well made, there is no reason to not get Bark Box!

Date of experience: May 7, 2020
California
1 review
15 helpful votes
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Worst site ever
April 5, 2020

Terrible customer service. Their website was confusing and they tried to force me into setting up a year long commitment, without telling me how much it would be, so I got in contact with customer service and it took about 2 hours to cancel a stupid dog toy box because they were so slow and unhelpful and just kept suggesting other products of theirs for me to buy, despite me clearly saying about 20 times I just wanted to cancel the order.

Date of experience: April 5, 2020
North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Bark box will continue to charge your account no matter how many cancelations. Nothing but thief's. Would never recommend.

Date of experience: February 3, 2020
Germany
1 review
13 helpful votes
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Waste ot time and money
January 24, 2020

I got sucked into it to try it then they asked if I wanted to super size it... What they sent me was a joke things were missing it's been like Holand teeth trying to get more it was over a $100 for the 1st Box when the 1st one was boast be $5 that I supersized show cost me 95 more dollars and toys were missing and I've done nothing but text because that's the new generation text text text to try to get it solved and then I tried to cancel it and they informed me that I signed up and I have 10 more months of this so I can't cancel it... This is what America's come to whether they have a good product or not you are stuck pain for it... They don't even have to live up to their obligation anymore.

Date of experience: January 23, 2020
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My dog threw up
January 23, 2020

I ordered only chicken treats, but they ended up ignoring it and sending Lamb and Beef treats. Also, My dog threw up everything they sent (even the non- meat treats). The quality of the treats isn't great for the amount paid.

Date of experience: January 23, 2020
California
1 review
16 helpful votes
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Company policy
January 15, 2020

I have been getting a box for my dog for close to five years and up until recently have been very happy and my dog would get so excited about the arrival of her box. However they have changed the way that people can contact them. You used to be able to get a live person when you called but now you either have to send a text, chat on facebook or leave a message for them to call you back. I have tried several times to contact them but to no avail. I have since cancelled my subscription with them by cancelling my card so that they can no longer take any more money from my account. I would NOT recommend this company to anyone.

Date of experience: January 14, 2020
Michigan
1 review
17 helpful votes
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Terrible
January 10, 2020

This company could care less about you and your dog. Once you have signed up, forget about cancelling until the 12 months is up. I plan to close my account that is linked to them so they stop charging me for the garbage they are sending. The toys look like they are from the dollar store and my dog quickly chew through them and I have to take away the plastic thing inside. Sammy hates the treats, they all look like they were cut from a piece of rubber but into different shapes. The chew is the only thing he will eat. So we are talking a 3 dollar value each month? Save yourself money and a bunch of hassle with customer service and pass on this "deal"

Date of experience: January 9, 2020
Florida
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Totally Disappointed
December 28, 2019

My first order from Barkbox was a joke! They sent me Christmas ornaments after Christmas, three bags of treats and 1 lamb stick. Granted, I have a Yorkie and she is small; what do the big dogs get a milk bone? The box was valued at $50. I can go to a local shop and get more for my money and immediate customer service. I'm not impressed at all!

Date of experience: December 28, 2019
New Jersey
1 review
15 helpful votes
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I signed up for a six month package with BarkBox. The first few months my dog enjoyed the treats and chews. He was never into the toys. As we moved into month 4 and 5, i noticed he was not into the treats anymore. I contacted Barkbox prior to the six month o ensure my subscription was cancelled. However they delayed on responding to me and when they finally responded, i was told i waa auto renewed for another 6 months. I feel this is a very deceptive business practice and i want to warn others about Barkbox and their deceptive business practices.

Date of experience: November 4, 2019
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Customer service is almost non-existent. The toys are not any better than Walmart. Satisfaction guarantee is a lie. They won't let you unsubscribe. They steal money from your account. It's been a horrible experience. Shame on me for not reading reviews first.

Date of experience: October 13, 2019
Hawaii
1 review
3 helpful votes
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SCAM!
October 10, 2019

Horrible customer service and very misleading products. Says their products are grain free and "natural" upon investigation and research they use toxic ingredients to promote addiction or craving in dogs.
Also if you want to ever cancel your subscription forget it, they will not allow that. I am stuck paying for 11 months of products I do not want to feed my dog. HORRIBLE company.

Date of experience: October 10, 2019
Virginia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Cheap toys, they say you can't cancel, this is the worst ripoff ever. They send absolute crap that my dog either destroys or won't play with. I despise this company.

Date of experience: October 5, 2019
California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I've never dealt with a company with worse customer service. Super Chewer Box sucks, doesn't last, and they even blocked me on the customer service chat for complaining. Terrible company! They don't care about your dog. All the toys turn into choking hazards because of the low quality and they refuse to do anything about it besides send more replacements of crappy toys that fall apart. Good luck cancelling. Fortunately I signed up with PayPal and was able to remove it from that end.

Date of experience: August 4, 2019
New York
1 review
15 helpful votes
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We thought the neighbors were stealing the BarkBox, but it turns out that FedEx failed to deliver them. Instead they were all returned to the shipper! So does BarkBox bring this to my attention... NO! They just keep it to themselves and say nothing. When I asked them what was going on... no response!

Date of experience: April 26, 2019
Pennsylvania
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
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You don't find many companies out there that not only help the customer but love your pet as much as the owner.

Date of experience: January 20, 2018
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fun deal for doggos
January 4, 2018

Decided to try Barkbox for my 2 Malinois and my Boston Terrier. They are sharing one box started three months ago. All but one toys from the first 2 boxes are still intact. And they like the baked treats. My third box was stolen from the post office parcel box, and the company replaced it even though it was clearly not their fault. Would highly recommend this. The dogs and I have fun with the boxes!

Date of experience: January 3, 2018
North Carolina
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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I thought I'd try BarkBox since they had a Black Friday Special for $5.00. I signed up and received the box fairly quickly, and not even 2 weeks later a $20 charge came out of my account. Wait, what? This is a monthly subscription, not every week and a half subscription! I went to cancel and you can cancel but only after your year subscription is up.

Also, they send some kind of ham bone or something to my miniature pinscher, and it's bigger than his head! Lastly, they send regular junk store toys that are shredded within minutes and you have to watch your dog so it's not eating stuffing and squeakers. Don't get ripped off by this company!

Date of experience: December 16, 2017
Florida
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Treats were great. Toys were crap. Thin material. My 12 lb teddy bear dog had them torn to shreds in 30 min and stuffing was everywhere! He also almost swallowed the small balloon inside the toy!
The toys are equivalent to dollar store small stuffed toys and were destroyed and stuffing was everywhere.
Save your many and go to pet smart!

Date of experience: December 2, 2017
New York
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Our dog Penny gets excited every month when she sees the bark box. She enjoys different treats and toys from this site. Wide varieties of dog food and toys to choose from. GREAT SITE!

Date of experience: July 11, 2017

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