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 Ā· 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 Ā· 7:00 – 9:00

Potty, breakfast, 10 minutes of play

Follow with a frozen FreezBall to soothe gums and reset.

Midday Ā· 12:00 – 2:00

Potty, sniffy walk or training game

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

Evening Ā· 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 Ā· Freeze 4+ hrs

Best with FreezBall

Pumpkin Lick Mix

Prep 5 min Ā· Freeze 4+ hrs

Best with FreezBone Classic

Blueberry Goat Milk

Prep 5 min Ā· Freeze 4+ hrs

Best with FreezPaw

Peanut Butter Carrot

Prep 5 min Ā· Freeze 4+ hrs

Best with FreezBall

Choose What Goes In Your Box

Freezbones

Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

$13.85

S | UP TO 15 LB DOGS M | UP TO 25 LB DOGS L | UP TO 50 LB DOGS XL | UP TO 90 LB DOGS

FreezPumpkin Dog Toy - Fun & Durable Pumpkin Enrichment Chew For Moderate Chewers

$21.95

XL - UP TO 140 LBS M - UP TO 35 LBS

FreezBrick - Stackable Frozen Treat Toy for Dogs

$26.95

L | UP TO 90 LB DOGS

FreezJumboā„¢ – Our Biggest & Toughest Enrichment Toy Ever

$16.95

L | UP TO 90 LB DOGS XXL | 140+ LB DOGS

Freez Doughnut - Super Durable Treat Toy

$16.95

S | UP TO 50 LB DOGS L | UP TO 90 LB DOGS

FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

$25.95

XXL |UP TO 140+ LB DOGS

FreezWheel - Durable Interactive Chew

$26.95

L | UP TO 90 LB DOGS

Freezbox - Super Tough Treat Toy

$26.95

XL | UP TO 140 LB DOGS

Freezflower Cup - Frozen Treat Cup for Calm, Happy Dogs

$21.85

S | UP TO 90 LB DOGS L | UP TO 140+ LB DOGS

Freezstick - Indestructible Enrichment Chew

$23.95

S | UP TO 50 LB DOGS L | UP TO 90 LB DOGS

FreezSunflower - Interactive Frozen Sunflower Dog Chew For Tough Chewers

$27.95

L | UP TO 90 LB DOGS

FreezCup - Long-Lasting Chew Fun

$25.95

L | UP TO 90 LB DOGS

FreezLava Heavy-Duty Enrichment Chew

$27.95

XXL | 140+ LB DOGS

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

$24.85

L | UP TO 90 LB DOGS

FreezHeart - Durable Heart Enrichment Chew

$23.95

L | UP TO 140 LB DOGS XL |UP TO 140+ LB DOGS

FreezFlower - Long-Lasting Frozen Flower Dog Treat Toy

$21.85

S | UP TO 25 LB DOGS

FreezStar - Long-Lasting Star Chew

$22.95

L | UP TO 90 LB DOGS

Freezbone

$15.95

FreezRose – Frozen Dog Enrichment Toy

$19.95

S | UP TO 25 LB DOGS L | UP TO 50 LB DOGS

FreezShamrock - Premium Enrichment Toy

$25.95

XXL | UP TO 140+ LB DOGS

FreezPaw Mat - Calming Slow Feeder

$27.95

XXL | 140+ LB DOGS

FreezSanta Dog– Holiday Frozen Santa Chew Toy

$27.95

FreezBow Dog– Dog Lickable Enrichment Toy

$27.95

FreezTree - Mental Stimulation Chew Toy

$21.95

UP TO 50 LB DOGS
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Treats

Bone Refills Dog Meat 90 Grams (4 Pack)Ā®

$14.95

Mix (Chicken, Beef, Duck, Liver) Chicken Beef Duck Liver

Freezbone Salmon Skin Cubes Dog Treats- Single Ingredient (Value Size 8oz)

$21.99

Freezbone Chicken Chips Dog Treats – Single Ingredient High Protein (Value Size 8 oz)

$21.99

Freezbone Whole Duck Feet Dental Treats for Dogs - Human Grade - Single Ingredient

$24.99

Freezbone Sweet Potato & Honey Dog Treats

$22.99

Freezbone Fish Skin Twists Dog Treats- Single Ingredient (Value Size 8 oz)

$21.99

FreezBone - Wild Salmon Oil For Dogs & Cats

$18.99

Freezbone Sprats Dog Treats - Single ingredient High Protein (Value Size 8 oz)

$21.99

Freezbone Cod Dog Treats – Made with Real Cod (Value Size 8 oz)

$21.99

Freezbone Whole Chicken Feet Dental Treats for Dogs - Human Grade - Single Ingredient

$24.99

Hip & Joint Chews (90 Chews)

$29.95

Allergy & Immune Chews (90 Chews)

$29.95

Probiotic Chews (90 Chews)

$29.95

Freezbone Scoop-A-Day Joint & Mobility Powder

$22.99

Freezbone Veggie Stick Bundle (4/pack: Carrot - Pumpkin - Apple mix)

$22.95

Crunchy Feet Bundle - Whole Dental Treats for Dogs - Human Grade - Single Ingredient

$44.99

Lickable Cat Paste Sticks

$9.99

12 Paste Sticks 24 Paste Sticks
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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 3299 reviews.

Customer video review of FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

My recently adopted 40 lb. pittie mix loves her FreezSwirl. She just began heartworm treatment, so keeping her calm is very important, which is not easy with a young bully breed. The FreezBone products keep her occupied and mellow for at least 30 minutes at a time. And, they hold up extremely well to her chewing attempts. They're easy to fill and easy to clean, too. I highly recommend!

FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

Customer photo review of Freezbone Cod Dog Treats – Made with Real Cod (Value Size 8 oz)

The whole side of my kitchen cabinet is just full to the brim with bags of treats for him because of the amazing prices and amazing quality of the treats, I love that most of the treats are just 1 ingredient, or very few ingredients so I always know what my dog is eating!

Freezbone Cod Dog Treats – Made with Real Cod (Value Size 8 oz)

Customer video review of Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

Our Border Collie Bandit LOVES his freezies! We love the Freezbone Freezball. I always have them ready in the freezer and Bandit enjoys one everyday. We started with the medium size when he was a puppy and just graduated to the large as he is now 14 months. I'll still use both: small snack and larger snack :-) They are durable and hold up to him carrying to his bed and chewing. I use canned salmon, pureed pumpkin, low fat cottage cheese, frozen peas, carrots, sliced strawberries, blueberries, plain greek yogurt and sugar free applesauce in them. He loves them. Anytime I ask if he wants a "freezie" he runs to the freezer and sits for one :-)

Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

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

So many products claim that they will last and that they are indestructible. This is the first product that I have found that last about 30 minutes, the container doesn’t have chew marks all over it within one use , my dog loves it, oh and it doesn’t make a mess!

FreezBall Bundle — Best value on the most-loved bones

Customer photo review of FreezLove Cat Enrichment Chew

My new puppy loves her Freezbone! I purchased the purple kitty heart because it was the perfect size for her first Freezbone. I freeze her kibble mixed with broth in there, and she gobbles it up!

FreezLove Cat Enrichment Chew

Customer photo review of Freezbone Complete Dog Enrichment Bundle

Miller loves his frozen treats! Having the bundle helps me keep ahead of the game by having several in the freezer at a time. Keeps my growing boy busy and happy ā¤ļø

Freezbone Complete Dog Enrichment Bundle

Customer photo review of FreezLava Heavy-Duty Enrichment Chew

Teddy was getting through cup shaped freezer meals in 20 minutes. He uses his huge jaws to power through and dislodge it. All the grooves in this took him 45 minutes!

FreezLava Heavy-Duty Enrichment Chew

Customer video review of Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

This is Honey. She’s an 8-month-old Golden puppy, and if you know anything about Goldens, you’ll know she’s a high-stage clinger. She’s what we call a ā€œvelcro baby.ā€ She’s currently working on a mix of treats in that Freezball. We’re half an hour in and she’s got no intention of quitting anytime soon - which means we’re getting some space to get stuff done this evening. I love the Freezball and so does she!

Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

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 video review of FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

Where has this been? I wish this had been around years ago! Truly, best low frustration lick for frozen or room temp filling (for those dogs who are beginners, like puppies). Fantastic lick mat for smearing peanut butter in the bottom of the swirl pattern with your finger so a TBS of peanutbutter can go a long way while dremeling nails. She is not a fan of lickmats with the bumps or twisty raised patterns. I found a metal lickmat she likes buy it is not as easy to wash as this. I will need to order more of this style, since she also likes some dry kibble sprinkled in it and in her snuffle mat. This swirl is pulling quadruple duty here and going into the freezer 3x a day. Can I say how much I love that it freezes so fast??

FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

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 video review of FreezJumboā„¢ – 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 😁

FreezJumboā„¢ – 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 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