Best Dog Subscription Boxes: Monthly Treats, Toys, And Surprises For Your Pup

Dog subscription boxes deliver a curated mix of toys, treats, and chews to your door every month, usually tailored to your dog’s size, age, and chewing strength. They’re a low-effort way to keep toys fresh, try new treat brands, and surprise your dog without thinking about it.

We compared the major dog subscription box services on customization, value, durability of the toys, treat quality, and customer service. Here are the seven worth considering, plus what to look for.

How we evaluated dog subscription boxes

We weighed five factors: how well the box can be customized for your dog (size, chewing style, allergies), perceived value relative to the monthly price, durability and safety of toys included, quality and ingredient transparency of treats, and the ease of pausing, skipping, or cancelling subscriptions.

One note: any treat or toy is a fit-with-your-dog question. The “best” box for a 90-lb power chewer is wildly different from the best for a 6-lb senior toy breed. Customization matters more than raw box value.

1. BarkBox

Best overall. BarkBox is the category leader for a reason — boxes come tailored to small (under 20 lbs), medium (20-50 lbs), or large (over 50 lbs) dogs, themed monthly with two toys, two bags of treats, and a chew. Pricing runs around $23-35/month depending on commitment length.

The Heavy Duty subscription swaps the standard toys for tougher ones designed for power chewers. BarkBox also offers a “double” plan with extra contents for multi-dog homes.

2. Super Chewer

Best for power chewers. Super Chewer is BarkBox’s tough-toy sister brand, focused entirely on dogs who destroy plush toys in minutes. Each box includes two extra-durable rubber, nylon, or rope toys built to last, plus meaty chews and high-quality treats.

Pricing is around $30-45/month. If you’ve watched your dog disembowel a stuffed toy in under five minutes, this is the right box for you.

3. PupBox

Best for puppies. PupBox is the only major service built around puppy development stages. Each monthly box matches your puppy’s age (from 8 weeks through one year) with age-appropriate toys, training guides, and treats — including teething toys for the early months and adult-prep items as your dog ages.

Pricing runs around $29-39/month. Beyond age one, the subscription transitions to standard adult contents.

4. The Farmer’s Dog Treats Box

Best for ingredient-conscious owners. Treats-only subscription from The Farmer’s Dog. All single-ingredient, USDA-certified human-grade meats — chicken, beef, pork — with no fillers, preservatives, or additives. Boxes ship monthly and pricing is in the $25-40 range depending on quantity.

Not a toy-and-treat box but the gold standard if treat quality matters more to you than the toy unboxing experience.

5. RescueBox

Best for giving back. RescueBox sends a curated mix of toys, treats, and chews each month, and proceeds support animal shelters and rescues. Pricing runs around $25-35/month. Box contents are themed and rotate monthly like BarkBox.

If you’d buy a subscription box anyway, RescueBox lets the same monthly cost support shelter work. Customization options are more limited than BarkBox.

6. Pooch Perks

Best for sensitive stomachs and allergies. Pooch Perks lets you specify dietary restrictions (grain-free, chicken-free, beef-free, etc.) and pulls items that match — making it one of the few boxes safe for dogs with food allergies. They also let you specify chewing strength.

Pricing runs around $30-40/month. Treats lean toward US-made small-batch brands rather than mass-market.

7. The Dapper Dog Box

Best for breed-specific picks. The Dapper Dog Box tailors box contents based on your dog’s specific breed and personality profile filled out at signup. Boxes include 5-7 items typically — toys, treats, and a wellness or grooming product.

Pricing runs around $35-45/month. A solid pick if you want the items chosen for your specific dog rather than a size-class generic.

How to choose a dog subscription box

If you want the broadest selection and best monthly themes: BarkBox.

If your dog destroys toys in minutes: Super Chewer.

If you have a puppy: PupBox.

If treat quality matters more than toys: The Farmer’s Dog Treats Box.

If you want your subscription cost to support rescues: RescueBox.

If your dog has food allergies or sensitivities: Pooch Perks.

If you want hand-picked contents for your specific breed: The Dapper Dog Box.

Most boxes let you skip months, pause, or cancel without long-term commitment. Before committing to an annual plan, try a month or two on a flexible plan to see whether your dog actually engages with the toys and likes the treats — preferences vary wildly between dogs.

Frequently asked questions

Are subscription box toys safe? Reputable services screen for safety, but no toy is universally safe for every dog. Supervise initial playtime with any new toy, especially plush toys for power chewers. If your dog destroys toys easily, choose a “tough toy” box like Super Chewer.

Can I customize for food allergies? Pooch Perks, BarkBox (limited), and The Farmer’s Dog all accommodate common allergies. For severe allergies, request an ingredient list before each shipment or stick with single-ingredient treat boxes.

How much do dog subscription boxes cost? Most run $25-45/month depending on box size, customization, and length of commitment. Annual prepay plans typically save 15-25% over month-to-month.

Want your brand on this list? If you offer a dog subscription box or related pet product and would like to be considered for inclusion in this article, email ken@cornerstonecontent.com with your product details. We review additions on a paid basis and will get back to you within one business day.