BarkBox Affiliate Program
The BarkBox affiliate program pays a flat $18 bounty per new subscription with a 30-day cookie window, and is available to LinkApprove creators and publishers in the US and Canada without a separate application.
Last reviewed by the LinkApprove partnerships team
30days to convert
Nothing in pets runs a longer window, 5 of the 8 programs we list share this 30-day window, against a 30-day median. A click has 30 days to convert before attribution closes.
Program fit score
2.9/5
- Commission per conversion
- 40%
- Cookie window
- 25%
- Average order value
- 20%
- Region breadth
- 15%
Computed from this program’s own terms against 8 programs in its category. How this is calculated
01Overview
About the BarkBox affiliate program
BarkBox is a monthly subscription of themed dog toys and treats. The flat bounty model changes the maths compared with percentage programs: the payout is fixed regardless of plan length, so conversion volume matters far more than basket size.
The product is unusually well suited to social video. Themed boxes are visual, dogs opening them is inherently watchable, and the monthly cadence gives creators a recurring content format rather than a one-off review.
BarkBox is the clearest example in the LinkApprove network of a flat-bounty program rewarding volume over basket size, short-form unboxing video converts better here than any written format we see in the pet category.
02Conversion
Why BarkBox converts
- A flat bounty pays the same on the cheapest plan, so entry-level offers convert profitably
- Unboxing suits short-form video better than almost any product in the directory
- Monthly themes provide a naturally recurring content format
- Frequent first-box discounts lower the barrier to a first conversion
03Audience fit
Which creators this suits
- Dog owners and pet-lifestyle creators
- Short-form video creators who can film unboxings
- Gifting content aimed at dog owners
04Getting started
How to join the BarkBox affiliate program
- 1Create a free LinkApprove partner account and submit your content channels for review.
- 2Once approved, usually within two business days, open the program directory and find BarkBox.
- 3Generate a deep link to any BarkBox product page, adding sub-IDs for the platform or campaign you are publishing to.
- 4Publish, then track clicks and validated commission in one balance alongside every other program you run.
Because LinkApprove already holds the upstream approval, you do not submit a separate application to BarkBox.
05Attribution
When you get paid on this program
Full thresholds, rails and schedules are on the payouts page.
06FAQ
Common questions
How much does the BarkBox affiliate program pay?
The BarkBox affiliate program pays $18 per subscription (paid as a flat bounty on the first box of a new subscription). Average order value on the program is $35, so commission per conversion is calculated against that basket rather than a single item price.
What is the cookie duration for the BarkBox affiliate program?
The BarkBox program has a 30-day cookie window. A purchase made after that window has closed is not attributed to you, which is why content timing matters on this program.
How do I join the BarkBox affiliate program?
You can join the BarkBox affiliate program through LinkApprove without applying to BarkBox directly. LinkApprove already holds the upstream approval, so once your LinkApprove partner account is approved you can generate tracked links to any BarkBox product page immediately.
Which countries does the BarkBox affiliate program accept?
The BarkBox program accepts traffic from US, CA. Traffic from outside these regions may not be attributed even when the click is tracked, so check your audience geography before committing content to it.
Pets
How BarkBox compares in its category
Pets is the most reliably recurring vertical in retail affiliate marketing. Subscription and auto-ship products mean a single converted customer often generates commission for years, and audience trust transfers unusually well from creator to purchase.
| Program | Commission | Cookie | Avg. order |
|---|---|---|---|
| BarkBox (this program) | $18 per subscription | 30 days | $35 |
| Chewy | $15 per new customer | 15 days | $75 |
| Nom Nom | $50 per new subscriber | 30 days | $90 |
| Ollie | $60 per new subscriber | 30 days | $95 |
| Petco | 4% per sale | 14 days | $85 |
| PetSmart | Up to 4% per sale | 14 days | $85 |
| The Farmer's Dog | $25 per subscription | 30 days | $95 |
| Wild One | Up to 10% per sale | 30 days | $95 |
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