PupBox: Puppy Subscription Box by Age, Price, Pros & Cons

PupBox is a monthly subscription box for puppies and young dogs. Each box has 5 to 7 items, usually toys, treats, chews, accessories and training material, and the contents change as your dog grows.

When you sign up you choose a life stage and a size, so a 10 week old toy breed and a 6 month old lab get different chews and toys. PupBox is part of the FabFitFun group and ships within the US.

White dog lying on the grass next to a PupBox — PupBox is designed around your puppy's age and size

PupBox plans and prices

Plan	Price per box	Commitment
1 month	$39	Month to month
3 months	$36	Paid monthly for 3 boxes
6 months	$33	Paid monthly for 6 boxes
12 months	$29	Paid monthly for 12 boxes
Prepaid	$96 for 3, $174 for 6, $312 for 12	Paid upfront
Shipping	Added at checkout	US and territories only

Stages and sizes

PupBox has three life stages: Puppy for dogs up to 6 months, Young Pup for 7 to 18 months and Grown Pup for 19 months and up. Sizes run from Itty Bitty (1 to 10 lbs) to Small ish (10 to 30 lbs), Mid Size (30 to 50 lbs) and Large and In Charge (50 lbs and up).

Training guides are written with professional trainer Andrea Arden, and early boxes focus on teething, potty training and socialization.

Dachshund puppy with PupBox toys and teething treats — Puppy boxes include teething friendly chews and toys

What’s in a typical PupBox

2 to 3 toys sized for your dog
Treats and chews free of wheat, corn and soy, with no rawhide
An accessory such as a bandana, bowl or grooming tool
A training guide matched to your puppy’s age

If your pup does not like a toy, PupBox says it will replace it.

Golden retriever puppy running next to an open PupBox — Toys, treats and accessories in every box

Basset hound puppy sitting next to a PupBox — Each box comes with training tips for that stage

Skipping and canceling

You can skip a month or move to an every other month schedule by contacting customer care. You can cancel in your account, but on 3, 6 and 12 month plans you still receive and pay for the remaining boxes in your term, which is the most common complaint in online reviews. Pick the monthly plan if you are not sure.

Contents of a PupBox with toys, treats and a training guide — A typical box holds 5 to 7 items

Dog sniffing a PupBox delivered on a doorstep — Boxes ship monthly in the US

Is PupBox worth it?

Yes for new puppy parents who want help with training and teething, especially on the monthly plan for the first few months. Once your dog is grown and mostly wants to destroy toys, a box like BarkBox or Bullymake is a better long term fit.

Pros

Adapts to your dog’s age and size
Training tips from a professional trainer
No rawhide and grain free treats
Cheaper per box on longer plans

Cons

Canceling a long plan still bills the full term
Shipping is extra
$39 on the monthly plan
US only

Best alternatives to PupBox

Compare more dog subscription boxes, or try these alternatives:

PupBox vs BarkBox: BarkBox has monthly themes, better toys and a Super Chewer line for tough dogs.
PupBox vs Bullymake Box: Bullymake is built for power chewers with nearly indestructible toys.
PupBox vs PupJoy: PupJoy lets you customize boxes and tilts toward natural treats.
PupBox vs A Pup Above: A Pup Above is fresh dog food, not a toy box, if nutrition is your priority.

PupBox FAQ

Is there a PupBox coupon?

PupBox regularly offers a discount on your first box, and the 12 month plan brings the price down to $29 a box.

How do I cancel PupBox?

Cancel from your account. Monthly plans stop right away, but on 3, 6 or 12 month plans you still receive and pay for the rest of the boxes in your term.