New Puppy Survival Guide

The 3 Things Every New Puppy Needs to Survive Teething and Crate Training

Skip the 47-item checklist.

By Hannah Cole · Certified puppy trainer
& first-time-owner coach
4.9 | 3,000+ verified reviews
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Congratulations — there is now a tiny land-shark living in your house, and you love them more than anything. You don't need 47 things. You need three. Here they are.

Something Cold for the Shark Weeks

Your puppy's 28 baby teeth are leaving. 42 adult teeth are arriving. That hurts. Frozen rubber soothes gums, numbs the itch, and buys you peace. The FreezBall was built for exactly this.

Honest note: consistent redirection training is still needed. The toy helps — you still lead.

A Reason to Love the Crate

The frozen treat-loaded FreezBone Classic appears only inside the crate. Puppies learn: crate = good stuff happens. It provides 15–25 minutes of calming licking so you can breathe.

Your First-Week Crate Script

Day 1–2 Short, happy trips in. Toss the frozen FreezBone in. Let them lick. Out before they fuss.
Day 3–4 Add a few minutes. Calm praise only. Let the FreezBone do the heavy lifting.
Day 5–6 Build up to 10–15 minutes. Start layering in small life noises.
Day 7 Try 15–25 minutes. You've got a calmer, crate-happy puppy.

A Routine That Runs Itself

Prep three toys at night. Run your day on autopilot.

Morning · 7:00 – 9:00

Potty, breakfast, 10 minutes of play

Follow with a frozen FreezBall to soothe gums and reset.

Midday · 12:00 – 2:00

Potty, sniffy walk or training game

Then the FreezBone in the crate for a calm, independent nap.

Evening · 6:00 – 8:00

Dinner, family time, last play burst

Wrap up with a frozen FreezPaw to unwind for bedtime.

Cold for the teeth, jackpot for the crate, rhythm for the day. Everything else is decoration.

Built for the First 6 Months

Why New Puppy Parents Trust FreezBone

Gentle on Puppy Teeth

Softer than adult toys, tough on teething pain.

100% Natural Rubber

Sustainable, renewable, and planet-friendly.

Non-Toxic, Always

No BPA, PVC, or phthalates. Ever.

Dishwasher Safe

Easy to clean. More hygiene, less worry.

Grows With Them

From puppy to adult. One brand for life.

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“Cold therapy is one of the safest ways to relieve teething discomfort”

Dr. Sarah Mitchell, DVM — Veterinarian & canine behavior consultant

Prep Tonight, Survive Tomorrow

Easy Freezer Recipes for Teething Puppies

Chilled Banana Yogurt

Prep 5 min · Freeze 4+ hrs

Best with FreezBall

Pumpkin Lick Mix

Prep 5 min · Freeze 4+ hrs

Best with FreezBone Classic

Blueberry Goat Milk

Prep 5 min · Freeze 4+ hrs

Best with FreezPaw

Peanut Butter Carrot

Prep 5 min · Freeze 4+ hrs

Best with FreezBall

Choose What Goes In Your Box

Freezbones

Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

€15,95

S | UP TO 5 KG DOGS M | UP TO 10 KG DOGS L | UP TO 25 KG DOGS XL | UP TO 40 KG DOGS

Freez Doughnut - Super Durable Treat Toy

€16,95

S | UP TO 25 KG DOGS L | UP TO 45 KG DOGS

FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

€25,95

XXL |UP TO 65+ KG DOGS

Freezflower Cup - Frozen Treat Cup for Calm, Happy Dogs

€23,95

S | UP TO 45 KG DOGS L | UP TO 65+ KG DOGS

FreezJumbo™ – Our Biggest & Toughest Enrichment Toy Ever

€16,95

L | UP TO 45 KG DOGS XXL |UP TO 65+ KG DOGS

Freezbox - Super Tough Treat Toy

€26,95

FreezCone – The Ice-Cream–Shaped Enrichment Dogs Can’t Put Down

€26,95

L | UP TO 45 KG DOGS

FreezWheel - Durable Interactive Chew

€20,76

UP TO 64 KG DOGS

FreezCup - Long-Lasting Chew Fun

€20,76

UP TO 64 KG DOGS
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Bundles

Family Value Bundle - Best Value for Multi-Dog Homes

€92,00

FreezBall Bundle - Starter Pack

€25,95

S | UP TO 5 KG DOGS M | UP TO 10 KG DOGS L | UP TO 25 KG DOGS XL | UP TO 40 KG DOGS

FreezBall Bundle — Best value on the most-loved bones

€39,85

S | UP TO 5 KG DOGS M | UP TO 10 KG DOGS L | UP TO 25 KG DOGS XL | UP TO 40 KG DOGS

Tough Chewer Bundle - Extra-thick natural rubber for power chewers

€67,00

Best Seller Bundle - Our Most Popular Set

€56,85

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10Everything You Asked at 2am

Real questions from real apartment dog parents.

Is Freezbone safe for my apartment dog?

Yes. Freezbone is made from food-grade, puppy-safe materials and is designed for supervised and unsupervised enrichment sessions.

How long does one Freezbone last?

A frozen Freezbone typically keeps a dog engaged for 20–40 minutes, and the bone itself lasts for months of refills.

Can I use it while my dog is home alone?

Many apartment owners do. We recommend a few supervised sessions first so you know how your dog interacts with it.

How often should I give it to my dog?

The 30-minute framework works best daily: 10 minutes in the morning, midday, and evening.

What size Freezbone is right for my dog?

It depends less on your dog's size and more on how they chew — and the shape of their face.

Super power chewers (the ones who destroy everything): go for the FreezStick, Freezbox, FreezCone. These were built thicker and tougher specifically for serious jaws.

Flat-nosed breeds (Frenchies, Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers, Shih Tzus): the FreezSwirl, Freez Doughnut, or FreezStar are your go-tos. Their open, easy-to-grab shapes let a short muzzle actually get a grip and lick comfortably.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Your pup's happiness, guaranteed.

If it's not a hit, return it within 30 days for full store credit. We'll even send the return label.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 3036 reviews.

Customer photo review of FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

All the dogs love the spiral! It’s easy to fill and fit in a crowded freezer. Even just simple broth keeps them entertained.

FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

Customer photo review of Freezflower Cup -  Frozen Treat Cup for Calm, Happy Dogs

My dogs absolutely love their freezebone! One of my favorite things about it is how creative I can get with the fillings, whether it’s peanut butter, yogurt, pumpkin, goat milk, bone broth, or a mix of their favorite snacks, it keeps them engaged and excited every time it provides great mental stimulation and helps keep them busy and entertained for a long time. It’s become a stable in our house and seeing how much they enjoyed makes it worth every penny.

Freezflower Cup - Frozen Treat Cup for Calm, Happy Dogs

Customer photo review of Best Seller Bundle - Our Most Popular Set

My 6mo old loves all of here freeze bones and we love that despite her best efforts, she has not destroyed any of them. Great quality!

Best Seller Bundle - Our Most Popular Set

Customer photo review of Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

Jude LOVES his FreezBones! I’ve used kibble, bone broth and a dog bone, and peanut butter and bananas, and bananas and blueberries. I give him one when we return from our afternoon walk/hike and he really enjoys them.

Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

Customer photo review of FreezJumbo™ – Our Biggest & Toughest Enrichment Toy Ever

My boy loves his jumbo Freezbone! I’ve been filling it with a mix of banana slices, watermelon chunks, and watered down applesauce — super refreshing on a warm day. But he was also a big fan of shredded chicken and bone broth. This toy is large enough to keep him entertained for a while 😁

FreezJumbo™ – Our Biggest & Toughest Enrichment Toy Ever

Customer photo review of FreezHeart - Durable Heart Enrichment Chew

The dog’s love getting their meals or fun, enrichment treats in their Freezbones. It’s been especially helpful with the extreme heat we’ve been experiencing because it’s keeps the dog’s entertained and gives them mental enrichment while they’re stuck in the house. I’ve also had a ton of fun playing with different recipe ideas.

FreezHeart - Durable Heart Enrichment Chew

Customer photo review of FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

Very durable and because the swirl that holds the food is small it keeps my puppy busy for longer than some of the other freezbones.

FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

Customer photo review of TO BE DELETED

Safe to say she LOVED her Freezbone treat!

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Customer photo review of Freez Doughnut - Super Durable Treat Toy

Both our pups love these! It's especially useful to preoccupy our puppy that does not know what to do with all her energy! Can't wait to buy more shapes and sizes for them to enjoy!

Freez Doughnut - Super Durable Treat Toy

Customer photo review of FreezWheel - Durable Interactive Chew

My dogs absolutely love this and it’s very durable. This is the first one I’ve found that lasts more than 10 minutes!

FreezWheel - Durable Interactive Chew

Customer photo review of FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

My dogs love their Freezbone treats. They get super excited when they see me getting them out of the freezer. I love the swirl design because it takes them both 20-30 minutes to finish the pumpkin/yogurt mix I put in them!

FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

Customer photo review of FreezBall Bundle  - Starter Pack

We liked them so much ( and the dog loves them) I ordered a second coil that just came today. Durable, easy to clean, I use his own food, about 1/2 a meal combined with a few frozen blueberries, a small carrot, a little pumpkin and peanut butter. Sometimes I put a little bone broth in the water we put in before freezing. Our dog races to his crate to eat the treat!!

FreezBall Bundle - Starter Pack

Customer photo review of FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

This is my favorite Freezbone design and it takes my dogs 15-20 minutes to finish the lickable treat. They love when they see me getting them a freezbone out of the freezer everyday. It doesn’t take a whole lot to fill up this specific style but because of the design it takes the dogs some time to finish it. 10/10 recommend!

FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

Customer photo review of FreezUSAStar

He gets a freeze bone every night.

FreezUSAStar

Customer photo review of FreezBall Bundle — Best value on the most-loved bones

Three pups clamoring to go outside and it’s hotter than seven devils out there. Gave them an easy recipe of peanut butter, Greek yogurt, several kibbles, and some water. Everyone is quiet and happy! These seem to last longer than other brands and are so easy to prepare and pop in the freezer. Super great to fix and have on hand! Would definitely recommend these!!

FreezBall Bundle — Best value on the most-loved bones

Customer photo review of FreezLava Heavy-Duty Enrichment Chew

Keelin loves her FreezLava! It keeps her busy for a while. Wish it came in a bit larger size for the large breed pups.

FreezLava Heavy-Duty Enrichment Chew

Customer photo review of FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

My pup loves her FreezSwirl. I put in her kibble and chicken broth. This frozen treat has lengthened her meal time to 30 minutes.

FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

Customer photo review of FreezJumbo™ – Our Biggest & Toughest Enrichment Toy Ever

My chocolate lab loves these! She has been eating out of Kongs or treat balls her entire life, she's now 6. The only time she gets a "bowl" is when we camp, and even then it's a slow feeder bowl. These FreezJumbo bowls are a lifesaver!. Kongs worked perfectly well, but the pain of cleaning and filling them was just enough. So we bought treat balls for her meals and used the Kongs for when we left the house. Treat balls were great too, but the slobber everywhere and constantly chasing down stray bits of food drove us nuts. We bought the FreezHeart and fell in love. I could clean it, fill easily and simply wash it. When I saw these FreezeJumbo come up, I immediately ordered a bundle of 9. I can't say enough about them. Had them for about a month now and there are no teeth marks! She would usually render a Kong useless in that time. I can even trust my kids to get her meals ready in these, which frees me up. We line them up, fill with her food, top off with water or broth and freeze. We have 4.5 days of meals prepared in about 5 mins time. It takes my girl about 15 mins to finish her meal, and usually has a nap afterwards! They are truly amazing and I'm now a FreezeBone convert for life. Thank you for these amazing products, we ALL love them at my house.

FreezJumbo™ – Our Biggest & Toughest Enrichment Toy Ever

Customer photo review of Freezbox - Super Tough Treat Toy

We love this product! Definitely durable & my Nicco stayed entertained for quite awhile. Love belonging to the Facebook Freeze Bone community!

Freezbox - Super Tough Treat Toy

Customer photo review of FreezUSAStar

Awesome products

FreezUSAStar

Customer photo review of Freezbox - Super Tough Treat Toy

I started off by ordering one item from Freezebone, then...I liked the product so much that I ordered a few more! Unfortunately, I've been so busy making frozen treats for my dog that I only have one photo! I will try to get more!

Freezbox - Super Tough Treat Toy

Customer photo review of Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

Honesty the best and least messy treat vessel I’ve tried for these two! Add some plain greek yogurt, a little blueberry keifer and cut up banana then freeze it . It’s solid and does not scoot around. Somehow it stays put even with my heavy lickers! They absolutely love it! And it gives me about 15-20 minutes to vacuum the house- haha

Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone