A lot of Canadian dog owners look up BarkBox and end up asking the same things. Does it ship here? What does it actually cost once everything is converted? And is there something similar on this side of the border? We sell treats for a living, so we get these questions all the time. Here are the honest answers.
Does BarkBox ship to Canada?
Yes, it does. BarkBox is an American subscription service and it will deliver to Canadian addresses. Before you sign up though, there are a few things worth knowing.
First, the pricing is in US dollars. The number you see on their site is not the number that shows up on your credit card statement, and your bank might tack on a foreign transaction fee as well.
Second, Canadian customers pay extra for shipping. It works out to roughly 8 US dollars per month on top of the subscription.
Third, delivery is slow. Boxes cross the border and then get handed off to Canada Post, so the official estimate is 8 to 12 business days. That can mean two weeks of waiting.
To be fair, BarkBox is a fun product. The themed boxes and toys have a loyal following. But if your dog mostly cares about what's edible in there, paying American prices plus border shipping is a pretty expensive way to buy treats.
Subscription box or build your own?
A subscription box picks the contents for you and bills you every month until you cancel. Our Bark Box treat bundle works the other way around. You choose the box, pay once, and order again whenever you feel like it. No account to cancel, no surprise renewal.
| US subscription box | Premium Feeders Bark Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Commitment | Monthly until you cancel | Buy once, reorder when you want |
| Currency | US dollars plus conversion | Canadian dollars |
| Shipping | Crosses the border, 8 to 12 business days | Ships within Canada |
| Contents | Chosen for you, toys and treats | 12 natural treats, a mix of chews and snacks |
| Price | Depends on the exchange rate | From $49.99 CAD |
What's in the box?
Each Premium Feeders Bark Box comes with 12 different treats. You get a mix of textures on purpose: chews that keep a dog busy for a while, crunchy snacks, softer treats, and small bites you can use for training. Depending on the box, that can include smoked pig ears, beef trachea and other long-lasting picks from our natural dog bones range, alongside duck jerky and other favourites from our natural dog treats collection. If you are not sure which duck treat your dog would prefer, our duck treats guide breaks down all six.
It suits medium and large dogs best, and buying the bundle costs less than picking up the same dozen treats one at a time. If Canadian sourcing matters to you, a good chunk of what goes in the box is made right here in Canada from single ingredients.
Does it work as a gift?
Very well, actually. A treat box is an easy gift for anyone with a dog: birthdays, gotcha days, Christmas. And since it's a single purchase rather than a gifted subscription, nobody has to remember to cancel anything in February.
Common questions
How much does BarkBox cost in Canada?
It depends on the plan and the exchange rate on the day you're billed. Take the US price, add about 8 US dollars for shipping, then convert to Canadian dollars. Most people are surprised by the final number.
Is there a Canadian version of BarkBox?
There's no official one. What you can get instead is a treat box from a Canadian shop that ships domestically. Ours is the Build Your Own Bark Box, priced in Canadian dollars and packed from treats we stock ourselves.
Can I choose what goes in it?
Yes. Pick your bundle size and we pack a real variety of chews and snacks, so your dog gets range instead of the same treat twelve times.
The bottom line
BarkBox will ship to Canada. You'll just pay in US dollars, wait up to two weeks, and stay on the monthly hook. If treats are the point, our Build Your Own Bark Box gets your dog a dozen natural treats, in Canadian dollars, shipped from inside Canada. One purchase, one happy dog.
Build Your Own Bark Box
12 natural treats, priced in Canadian dollars and shipped from inside Canada. One purchase, nothing to cancel.
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