Zoe's Big Dog Barkbox Review - June 2014

It's almost time to get a new Barkbox so I reminded Mommy that she had to finish my review of last month's treats and toys. Just look at how happy getting a Barkbox makes me! 

For my third Barkbox, I received a "jungle-themed" box, although only half of the box actually contained things you would find in the jungle. But that's okay, the other items were great too so I'll overlook this misleading theme. Mommy says most dogs wouldn't know what specifically could be found in the jungle anyway but she told me, so now I know. Plus, I'm a very smart mastiff so I likely would have figured it out even without her help!

In this Barkbox, I received a note saying that they heard that I have allergies (no chicken for me, in case you hadn't heard), and they were going to send me a special allergy-free box. This made me a very happy pup as it means that Mommy can't say no to any of my treats. I get to try everything in my box!

Let's start with the actual jungle item reviews...

R2P Monkey Silly Bums

I love, love, love my silly bums! This toy is literally just the lower portion of a monkey. No head, which means I can't behead it, but it still has arms, legs, a tail and a bright pink monkey butt! After almost a month of playing with it, not only is it in one piece still but the squeaker still squeaks. Mommy isn't sure if I'm just being more gentle with my toys lately or if we're finding better quality toys. Either way, I'm happy and Mommy is happy! 

My sister thinks the monkey butt make a good chin rest too.

Healthy Dogma Blissful Banana Crisps

Bananas fit the jungle-theme, and I think that my monkey butt friend would be jealous of my banana treats if it had a face and a mouth, but being the picky pup that I am, I refused to try the banana crisps. Mommy said that I'm being silly because I like to eat regular bananas with her at breakfast time, but I failed to see the similarity. 

This is my happy before picture:

And this is my "I'm-not-interested" face once Mommy showed me the actual treat:

No surprise though, my pug sister likes the banana crisps. But mommy says that since I'm not willing to help her eat them and the container is so big, Emma will be snacking on these for the next year.

Now we move on to the non-jungle themed items as I'm pretty sure that neither rabbit nor pig is native to the jungle.

Hare of the Dog Rabbit Treats

These treats were an automatic hit with me! Bring on the bunny! 

Apparently, the only two ingredients are rabbit and aronia berries and the treats are formed like a long, flat piece of jerky. In attempt to make them last, Mommy broke the treats into bite-sized pieces but the bag is still almost gone and I'm a little sad about it. 

Benebone Bacon-Flavored Nylon Chew

I must admit, I'm obsessed with this toy. I love chewing and I love bacon! 

Mommy is obsessed with the adorable faces I make while chewing on my bone so she made this fun little collage of me. Look how happy this bone makes me!

The bone is also pug-approved. She says she likes the big size because she's a "big dog" too. Silly pug!

Stay tuned for my pug sister's review of her small dog box.

If you want to make your dog as happy as me and order them a Barkbox, click here to get 10% off your subscription. 

Lots of love and big slobbery mastiff kisses,

Zoe the Mastiff

Our Barkbox Review May 2014: Emma's Barkbox

I love Barkbox! This was my fourth Barkbox and I've yet to be disappointed. With so many delicious treats and fun toys, I can hardly wait until my box arrives each month. Now, if only I could get my mommy to transcribe my thoughts on the Barkbox more quickly. This Barkbox was received in the middle of May and mommy is just now getting to writing my review. Be sure to check out my sister's review of her big dog Barkbox too!

This month's Barkbox theme was "From the Farm." 

Although I've only been to a farm a couple of times to pick out pumpkins at Halloween, I think farms are fun. More importantly, there are lots of yummy things at the farm and this Barkbox let me sample a few of them.

Here are my piggy pug thoughts on the treats. Want a hint? I love them all! 

Snicky Snaks Apple Cobbler Treats

Mommy said that these treats smelled so good that she wanted to eat them too. Silly mommy, these are dog treats and you are a human! 

I love these little bits of apple pie delight! Mommy breaks them in half and gives me a piece for dessert most nights. I've been snacking on these for over a month and the best part is that my sister got a box of these in her Barkbox too and she doesn't like them, which means more for the pug! Yay!

Plato Chicken Treats

Well, I think my tongue says it all. It was out of control in anticipation for the yumminess before we even opened the package. These treats are halfway between a biscuit and a soft chewy treat and I love them! Too bad that my sister is allergic to chicken...oh, who am I kidding? I don't feel too bad for her because it means more goodies for me!

Barkworthies Bully Stick

As always, this is my favorite part of my Barkbox. I dive straight for the bully stick and steal it. It's so delicious! Nom, nom, nom!

P.L.A.Y. Stuffed Carrot Squeaker

This carrot squeaker has held up great to not only my chewing and playing but also my giant mastiff sister's jaws. We both love to carry the carrot around the house and sometimes we even "fight" over it.

Caitec Squeaky Ball

Mommy was hesitant about getting this little green squeaker ball out because she was afraid that it would be too small for my sister to play with. Shockingly, it's still in perfect condition more than a month later and that's through lots of mastiff play too. I love the little knobs on the ball as they make it easier for my little pug mouth to carry it. I highly recommend this toy!

See? It's mastiff-approved too!

All in all, the May Barkbox was pretty perfect for me and probably one of my favorite ones yet. So many great treats and toys for a pug...and a mastiff too!

Want to sign your pup up for a Barkbox too? Click this link to save 10% on your subscription and you can help me to earn a free month of Barkbox. That would make me one happy pug!

Love and puppy kisses, 

Emma

Our Barkbox Review May 2014 - Zoe's Barkbox

When I received my May Barkbox last month, I was super happy. Barkbox day is quickly becoming my favorite day of the month! You can sign up for Barkbox and save 10% on your subscription using my personal link and by doing so, you can help me earn a free month too! I would love that so very much!

My pug sister, Emma, also received a Barkbox and you'll be able to read her review on our blog here soon.

Back to my Barkbox. Um, mommy? I'm going to need some help opening the box...

Or I suppose I could always use my mastiff jaws to rip the box open.

Oh good! Mommy helped me to open the box. Look at all my goodies! I'm now going to go through goodie by goodie and share my thoughts. Enjoy!

Bionic Bone

I was so very excited to try my orange Bionic bone. Mommy told me that the tag said it was designed for strong chewers, like me. So I immediately put it to the test.

Unfortunately, the bone did not hold up well and Mommy had to take it away on only Day 2. She was afraid that I was going to eat the plastic pieces that I kept chewing off the ends.

Bionic Bone, I had fun with you while you lasted. R.I.P.

Hopefully Barkbox sends me a toy that will actually last in next month's box. 

Nootie BBQ Chicken Jerky

Sigh...it had to be chicken. These treats look and smell great but Mommy says that I'm allergic to chicken. Shes says that although I would probably love the taste of these treats, I wouldn't love the itchies that they would give me later on. 

I suppose if there's a plus side to this, it's that my sister loves the treats. Lucky chicken-eating pug! Emma says that she highly recommends the BBQ Chicken for other pups who don't have my poultry allergy.

 Snicky Snaks Apple Cobbler Treats

Mommy says she doesn't know what's wrong with me. These treats smell like apple pie and Mommy says she's even tempted to eat them but I'm being super picky with my treats lately. I tried one on the first day but ever since then I've declined Mommy's offer of these sweet treats. Big surprise (or not)...my sister loves them! That pug will eat anything!

Sampling new treats is a process...first I sniff them....

Then I ponder them...

Then I finally sample them while my sister looks on like I'm crazy for being cautious with my food. She says she's just there for encouragement and support but I think she's really there to jump in and steal my treats.

Zuke's Carrot Dental Bone

Finally! Something I really enjoyed out of this month's Barkbox. Mommy gave me this carrot-flavored bone over the course of three days. She wanted to make sure that I didn't get a tummy ache because as she says, a mastiff-sized tummy ache isn't fun for anyone. Thankfully, I had no troubles with this bone and I happily chomped on it. Apparently, I like the taste of carrot!

Since we're so far behind in posting our blog, we've already received our next Barkbox and I can say that I'm much happier with the contents of the June Barkbox. Much more Zoe friendly! Stay tuned for my next review!

Our Barkbox Review April 2014 - Zoe's Big Dog Box

April was a very special month for Zoe the Mastiff as it was the first month that she received her very own Barkbox! Emma began getting Barkbox in February and after two successful months, we decided to add an extra subscription especially for Zoe. Now our family receives the small dog and big dog boxes! 

This review is for Zoe's Big Dog Barkbox but you can read Emma's Small Dog Barkbox review too!

When we received two Barkboxes in the mail, Zoe couldn't contain her smile and pure joy at getting her very own piece of mail. Have you ever seen such a happy face?!?

Zoe's Barkbox included two bags of treats, two toys and a duck chew! Every item was a hit with both her and Emma the Pug.

Petprojekt DogEgg

By far, Zoe's favorite item was the DogEgg. It was the first thing she took out of the box and she's been obsessed with the toy for the past month. Even more amazing, the egg has a squeaker inside and it's still squeaking! Zoe is notoriously hard on her toys and most squeakers don't last a day. Way to go, Petprojekt for making a squeaker that lasts! 

The DogEgg is great for playing catch and the egg shape makes for some erratic bouncing around the house that just adds to the fun. It's small enough for Zoe to catch in her mouth too!

Even pugs love the DogEgg! Emma likes to steal it from her big sister and play with the toy too!

Pet Qwerks Newspaper

Who would have thought that a simple newspaper-themed toy could be so much fun? The trick with this toy is that it has a pouch to hide treats inside and this gives the dogs an added challenge at treat time. We just started using this toy the other day so I'm not sure how well it will hold up yet. My plan is to just give it to the dogs at treat time and put it away during the rest of the day to prolong it's lifespan. 

Wagatha's Breakfast Biscuits

Emma loves these apple, banana and oatmeal biscuits. Zoe seems to be undecided. She chomped down her first and second biscuit but when I tried to feed a biscuit to her the following morning, she showed no interest in it. Emma, however, was not shy about helping her sister finish her treat. 

Superior Farms Venison Waffles

The dogs love these venison treats! During the past month, they've eaten almost the entire bag. There has never been a moment's hesitation from either pup in accepting this treat and I may have to look for these online to get another bag. These come highly recommended by both Zoe and Emma!

Etta Says Duck Chew

I hesitated to give Zoe the duck chew as I'm pretty sure that she's allergic to chicken and I'm not sure if the allergy extends to other forms of poultry. But ultimately I let her give it a try in small doses. I thought it would a little more difficult for her to eat but instead she managed to chomp bites off the end, which is fine, but resulted in me taking it away after just a few minutes. Thankfully, she seems to be fine today and hopefully this means that duck is okay for her to enjoy.

Emma got to sample the duck stick too and thought that it was just as good for small dogs as big dogs.

We've already received Zoe's May Barkbox and will start testing out the new toys and treats soon!

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