I never understood the appeal of big dogs with all their slobber and their resemblance to mini-horses. I’m talking big big dogs. I grew up with dachshunds all my life, so that made sense to me. But when I was dating my now-husband and we were looking for a dog together, he was adamant about getting a big dog. He won that battle and we brought home our Golden Retriever, Tank, when he was about three months old. Even at three months, you could tell he was going to be a beast with his oversized paws – too big for his fluffy frame – and his monster head. Basically just a cute ball of fur that seemed to double in size almost overnight.
Those first few months, we’d bring home toys from the pet store and they’d be destroyed in hours. The little ball of fluff would bring the shredded toy to us as if he were delivering a present, tail wagging and all. As he got bigger, he didn’t know his own strength, and no toy, rope, or ball could withstand his adorable puppy wrath. My husband and I kind of just accepted that the byproduct of having a big dog is that they eat more, they need more outdoor time, and they destroy their toys. That all changed when we found the premium subscription service, Super Chewer BarkBox.
Super Chewer BarkBox is a subscription service that sends your dog a box of toys, chews, and all-natural treats each month. Super Chewer is a box specifically designed for big dogs and “dogs who chew harder,” and Tank definitely falls into that category. The toys are insanely durable and have lasted longer than any other toy we’ve bought for him. And if your dog destroys a toy, they’ll replace it for free. Every box has a different theme from Chewrassic Bark with a “T-Rex bone” chew toy to Knights of the Round Table with medieval-themed toys. Those are fun for us, -but I think Tank’s favorite part of the box is the treats. We’re pretty conscious about the food we give him – my husband trained him never to beg for food – so having delicious, all-natural treats for Tank is really nice. The “meaty chews” keep him occupied for days, and they’re good for his teeth!
Tank now knows what the brown box looks like and follows me around the house waiting for me to open it up for him. If I take too long, he gets a little impatient and will sit and whimper trying to get my attention (might just be the cutest thing ever). One time, my husband left the box near the back door and when we got home Tank had eaten right into it and found his chew. That’s how much he loves it.
Every month, my husband and I look forward to a new Super Chewer box. It’s fun to open up the box and see Tank flip out for new toys. We haven’t had to request any new toys yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Tank destroys one eventually! I may not have been a big dog fan before, but now I’m absolutely obsessed – slobbery kisses and all. He is so sweet, has the best manners, and knows when I need extra cuddles. Tank loves going for hikes and playing with dogs at the dog park, but there’s nothing that gets him more excited than his Super Chewer box each month.
Update: The folks at Super Chewer BarkBox are extending a special offer to our readers! Select how big your dog is below to get a free extra toy with a 6 or 12 month plan (Up to a $108 Value)!
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Small but Mighty
0-20lbs
Middle Weight
20-50lbs
Large & in Charge
50+ lbs
