27 Times BarkBox Toys Had Hidden Bonus Toys Inside, And YOU HAD NO IDEA

BarkBox subscribers know all about the oh-so beloved spiky balls smuggled inside many of their dogs' favorite toys. They're bumpy, they squeak, but the BEST part is tearing through the outer layers of a toy to find a brand new, untouched gem inside.

From getaway cars to undead mummies, BarkBoxes have been guarding secrets only your dog can reveal. The key? Let them take their destruction as far as it goes (supervised, of course) and enjoy the big reveal together!

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Anyone would be a little prickly after such a shredding. We didn't tell folks about Consuela the Cactus's disappointed insides before she debuted, opting instead to let dogs and their people discover that nugget of joy themselves.

Slushy the Snowman was a jolly, happy soul… until the sun came out. Once your pup tears through his plush exterior, they’ll discover a squeaky snowball core built to outlast the meltdown.

Poor Penny the Pineapple. She just wanted to enjoy spring break with a little grace, a coconut drink, and remain in one piece. Alas, like any abruptly disrobed sunbather, her squeaky pit was a bit bashful.

Say hello to your pup’s new tusked buddy! Full Belly Wally brings double the layers and double the fun — tough fabric on the outside, a durable natural rubber squeaker core on the inside. Rip, reveal, and squeak through this walrus wonder built for the toughest of chewers. When playtime gets wild, Wally’s ready to wade right in.

Despite his friendly demeanor, Monsieur Acorn realized too late that he probably should have stuck with the squirrels. Don't let his pouting get you down, he's just trying to protect the BONUS-bonus spiky ball inside.

Surprise toy inside! Mosasaurus has a big, big appetite. If your dog wrestles and rips this prehistoric predator, they'll find a soft n' squeaky bonus toy. The feeding show must go on!

It's hard to tell who loves hoarding missing socks more: your pup, or this house-elf™ dog toy. Dobby™ features whip-n-flip ears and crazy crinkle, making him the perfect toy for dogs who love to thrash. But if your pup wants to find Dobby's™ squeakret sur-prized possession, they're going to have to dig deep and undo some serious stitch-craft.

Ah, teenaged shenanigans. Or in this case, BarkBox designer shenanigans. The only surprise your prom night-goer will encounter at the dance is the disguised squeaker slice buried in the punch bowl.

Crackin' Jake has a surprise inside! If your dog chews through the tough-but-tearable fabric layer, they'll find a bonus natural rubber toy ready for more fun. Play ball!

Explore this grey's anatomy! Whether your dog probes for treats in the chest, or uncovers a shocking bonus toy inside the head, this alien was made for close encounters of the furred kind.

Even when they end up on the naughty list, we still love our dogs. It's a good thing they appreciated the squeaky coal the Grinch so graciously delivered, even if it did take some effort to "unwrap."

Your dog can get in the groove with this toy's flappy arms, perfect for thrashing, tossing and tugging. Let its soulful squeaker guide them through long, strange games of fetch. If they tear through the fuzzy fabric, there's a strawberry-scented natural rubber toy underneath to let the good times roll over and over again.

This robust rodent has been feasting on the table scraps your pup didn’t get. But revenge is a dish best served partly digested. Your dog can rip into this rat to find a surprise toy. Mmmm, leftovers!

This apple cider toy is very a-peel-ing. Old Furshioned Yapple Cider is packed with fluff and made with a spiky squeaker ball. If you’re still mulling it over, here’s some in-cider information—there’s a bonus toy hidden inside! 

Think fetch is plaid out? You've got another fling coming! This moose features floppy antlers that your dog will love to tug and thrash. If your pup gets a little "loosey moosey" with this toy and tears into the fabric layer, there's a bonus rubber toy inside that's ready for more play!

You may recognize Mama Jama from her work as a model on some prehistoric cave paintings—after all, she’s big, beautiful, and has a truckload of features! This woolly mammoth dog toy is covered in soft, cuddly fuzz, but beneath her surface there’s so much more: crazy crinkle, tons of shreddable fluff, and a hidden squeaky toy inside! No wonder she makes for such a great model, she’s got layers. 

Don't be a tiny plastic baby. You and your pup can tug it out to see who's the host with the most cake! Your dog can dig into the fabric exterior to find a berry-scented rubber toy inside that'll keep the party rolling!

This beaver dog toy is perfect for dogs who love gnawing and gnashing. Determined chewers will reveal a natural rubber core underneath P.B. Beaver's shreddable plush layer. Spread peanut butter on her textured tail for an exceptionally mouthwatering chew challenge!

Patrick’s secret talent might leave your pup wondering, “Am I a musical genius?”

Bonus play time ahead! if your dog rips into the soft and crinkly gift box, they'll find a bouncy, squeaky TENNIS BALL inside! (We're pretty good at gifting, no?)

Which Hogwarts™ house would your pup belong to? Sort it out with this enchanting dog toy! The Sorting Hat™ is packed with fluff and crazy crinkle for pups who like to thrash and de-fluff. But this toy has a bit more playtime magic to bestow on dogs who dig deeper: a squeaky Hufflepuff™, Ravenclaw™, or Slytherin™ tennis ball! Take a #barkboxday pic of your pup to show their house allegiance!

Discover the squeaky green tennis ball hidden inside!

Your dog can really take the bull by the horn with this toy. Only the strongest jaws can get this cow to squeak. Determined chewers can tear through the fabric layer to find a cream-scented, rubber milk bottle core inside. So, now they can play ‘til the cows come home.

She may look sweet on the outside, but on the inside this cupcake dog toy is one tough confurction! Rip the outer fabric to reveal a tough cake core that’s perfect for hiding treats and spreading peanut butter or yogurt. This internal toy also features a wobbly bounce for challenging chasing. Cup Cake just makes playtime batter, because all the fun is baked in!

Let's hop to the point: this bunny ear cactus dog is ear-resistable! Consuela The Hoppy Cactus is home-thrown with whip-n-flip arms and a spiky squeaker ball. She might seem prickly, but don't be fooled— underneath her prickles, she's hiding a surprise bonus toy! Hoppy Easter!

Puppy Love Penguin might come from the Antarctic, but he'll never give your dog the cold shoulder. Snuggle up to his soft plush (or tuck a treat in those shorts if you're feeling fresh.) If your dog rips through, playtime continues with a bouncy rubber toy underneath!

Your pup can get to the bottom of this playtime plot by chewing through the tough-but-tearable fabric to reveal the rubber toy inside! Reward them with a game of fetch! Nobody can squeak frozen embryos past a doggy nose.

These tricky toys aren't the only ones hiding out there, and they certainly won't be the last! Sign up here to DOUBLE the stuff in your first BarkBox, free! That's 4 toys, 4 bags of treats, and two meaty chews! You may find a few surprises along the way.