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Discovery Kits

Discovery Kits

In this yearlong series, every other month, we explore what it's like to be a dog with information, activities, and toys that are fascinating and enriching for dogs of all sizes and ages and their people.
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What's in a Discovery Kit

Look inside the current Discovery Kit: Playful Predators

Available November and December

Explore the ways hunting shaped dogs as a species, amplified the human-dog bond, and still influences how we live and play with our pet dogs today.

  • Outward Hound Tail Teaser

    An oversized and durable version of a wand toy for cats, this triggers your dog's instincts to chase for a fun, energy burning indoor or outdoor game.

  • Cavaletti Set

    This endlessly reconfigurable set helps your dog tap into their natural agility and body awareness in a way that's fun for both of you.

  • Twisted Tug toy

    A durable, easy to clean, Dogby original toy to tap into your dog's love of tug, a game which actually stems from hunting behavior and not competing over resources. Plus, it doubles as a food puzzle!

  • Pete Rickard Squirrel Tracking Scent

    This spray can be used in a variety of ways from teaching your dog to track a scent trail to spicing up their indoor enrichment to training them not to chase squirrels.

  • Wild One Twist Toss

    This snack-sized food puzzle is bouncy and erratic, making dogs to feel like they are hunting a small animal as they play with it.

  • Simple Modern Squeeze Pouch

    This reusable pouch can be filled with any squeezable treat that your dog loves, making it easier and less gross to bring high value treats with you on walks and hikes when you need to compete with prey for your dog's attention.

The exact items in your Discovery Kits may vary slightly in color or style.

Complete list of Discovery Kit themes

January - February: Smellscapes

Explore how dogs' heightened sense of smell changes how they perceive and interact with the world around them.

Did you know? Dogs can smell many things that we think are odorless.

March - April: I Woof You

Take a deep dive into your dog's heart to learn more about how their capacity for love influenced their evolution and how they like to give and receive love today.

Did you know? Dogs, humans, and chimps are the only species known to catch yawns.

May - June: Dumpster Thrivers

Learn how scavenging played a critical role in the evolution from wolf to dog and is still a huge part of our dogs' behavior today.

Did you know? Because dogs evolved as a part of human societies, they can eat almost everything we eat.

July - August: Dog at Heart

Discover your dog's emotional range, how their emotional experience do and don't overlap with ours, and how to interpret their feelings.

Did you know? Happy dogs laugh. It's a soft, non-rhythmic panting sound.

September - October: Naughty by Nature

Explore the many dog behaviors that we find gross, destructive, or irritating but dogs find normal, acceptable or even polite.

Did you know? There is no consensus on why dogs roll in stinky stuff. A few top theories are that they are masking their scent for hunting, that they are spreading the scent of a resource to help others find it, or that it's just for fun.

November - December: Playful Predators

Delve into each of the skills involved in hunting and how they shaped domestication, breed differences, and our dogs' behavior today.

Did you know? Unlike cats, most dogs no longer have the entire set of hunting skills needed to catch and eat prey.

Customer Reviews

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Lizzy and The Good Dog People
So much goodness in one box!!

We LOVED our first Dogby box! I read through the set of cards and appreciated all the information. You taught me a bunch of neat things! We have yet to use the scent work kit, but we look forward to it. The snuffle mat and "den of doggies" burrow toy are massive hits! We're all about stinky treats, and your suggestions about using the "find it game" to get out of sticky situations are fabulous! Same with the treasure hunt and "Which Hand?" Extra points for pointing out how to reuse the box. Food puzzles forever! Your page about making a nose-friendly home is a biggie. A while back, I started using low-odor/chemical cleaners, including on the floor. I often walk into people's homes and am bowled over by the smell of cleaning products. I bet that's a lot for their dogs! My clients will love what you've created here, and I can't wait to recommend it to all of them!

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Aditya
Perfect way to bond with your dog!

We bought a Dogby subscription box for our +15yo mini poodle and its been so great using the activities and products to get closer with our dog. Even though we have had our dog for several years, we are learning so much more about how we interact with our companion and he seems very engaged with the toys and activities (which is rare). The items in the box are really well curated and the reading material is very informative and thoughtfully put together. All the items are great quality which makes the boxes seem like a great value! And all of this is just based on the first box! Can't wait to see what the next boxes have in store!

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ashley
great box!

As a veterinarian and dog person, it is REALLY hard to get me to buy a subscription box, but we love this! It’s useful and really well put together.

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Jane Wolff
Fun stuff!

This subscription box is so cool! Not only does it give you fun and unique ideas for stuff to do with your dog, it literally comes with everything you need. The instruction book is super helpful, easy to read and follow and I appreciate that it has various suggestions for each activity depending on yours and your dog's skill level or what you're up for. There was even a suggestion for fun stuff to do with the actual box it came in (which my dogs always think is a good time). The items that come in it are high quality and hold up to rough players. This is far beyond what we've gotten with other dog subscription boxes.

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Sarah H.
Amazing Value, Beyond Expectations!

I am SO glad to have Dogby! This isn't "just" a subscription box--each box is like a consult with a knowledgable dog trainer. Good products, great explanations & tips, so much packed into each box! They've been a life saver in helping us keep our sometime overwhelming Husky puppy occupied and happy. Dogby would be such a great gift for any new puppy or dog gaurdian.

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