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

FreezPumpkin Limited Halloween Edition Dog Toy

£16.99

XL - UP TO 64 KG M - UP TO 16 KG

Freez Doughnut - Super Durable Treat Toy

£16.95

S L

FreezJumbo™ – Our Biggest & Toughest Enrichment Toy Ever

£16.95

XXL | 30–60 KG DOGS L | 10–30 KG DOGS

FreezSwirl - Durable Stimulation Toy

£25.95

FOR 10 - 40 KG DOGS

FreezWheel - Durable Interactive Chew

£25.95

UP TO 64 KG DOGS

Freezbox - Super Tough Treat Toy

£26.95

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

£26.95

FOR 10–20 KG DOGS

FreezStar - Long-Lasting Star Chew

£21.95

UP TO 64 KG DOGS

FreezHeart - Durable Heart Enrichment Chew

£22.95

L XL

FreezCup - Long-Lasting Chew Fun

£25.95

UP TO 40 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

FreezLava Heavy-Duty Enrichment Chew

£26.95

UP TO 64 KG DOGS

Freezstick - Indestructible Enrichment Chew

£22.95

S - UP TO 27 KG DOGS L - UP TO 64 KG DOGS
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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

Best Seller Bundle – Small

£29.51

Best Seller Bundle - Our Most Popular Set

£56.85

Family Value Bundle - Best Value for Multi-Dog Homes

£98.45

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

£66.95

Best Seller Bundle – Large

£46.85

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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 2215 reviews.

Customer photo review of Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

Didn't think my pups would entertain these as they ate high maintenance due to breed how wrong I was I got 30 mins bliss. This is new lot waiting to be tried mash blackberry with jude dog ice cream frozzy yogurt and waiting to freeze

Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

Customer photo review of Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

Was undesisive with these as my huskies are offensive chewers especially the 2 pups. However they have gone crazy with these! Even my senior dog loves it. Highly recommend and they are definitely durable for aggressive chewers.

Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

Customer photo review of FreezLava Heavy-Duty Enrichment Chew

Simply put he loves all his freezebones and we are amassing quite the collection. This is a great one with so many grooves it took him a good 40 minutes.

FreezLava Heavy-Duty Enrichment Chew

Customer photo review of Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

Pip is happy with her new “toy”. We put portions of her breakfast in it and freeze it. She enjoys licking and licking until her wee sister steals it even though she has her own one which she loves too.

Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

Customer photo review of Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

Tully loves her new “toy” and we use it every lunch time with some bone broth and some of her breakfast carried over all frozen together. She trots off up the garden with sheer delight.

Freezball - Durable Fillable Dog Chew Bone

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 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 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 FreezHeart - Durable Heart Enrichment Chew

I love all of my freezbone products. They hold up to one of my dogs chewing them everytime he gets a frozen freezbone. My dogs know a treat is coming when I open the freezer to get them out. I keep ordering new styles in these and am never disappointed.

FreezHeart - Durable Heart Enrichment Chew

Customer photo review of FreezCone – The Ice-Cream–Shaped Enrichment Dogs Can’t Put Down

The Freeze Cone is a winner for my girl! She has learned how to use her teeth and pop out sections of other Freezebone designs so what previously took her 20 minutes was only lasting 5-8. I saw the new design and thought I would give it a try and I'm so glad I did! She has used this 4 times and hasn't finished under 30 minutes yet! She is LICKING, not biting or throwing it around to try and dislodge pieces out of frustration, which is what happens when I've frozen a Kong. I own 9 different designs of Freezebones, so I can confidently recommend the cone for a dog who is a little high strung and knows how to work around the intended method of continuous licking.

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

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

DaVinci is enjoying his very first freezebone! We went for a super wide opening to get started, since the kong was just frustrating for him when frozen treats were hidden within. He finally figured out how to utilize a frozen treat toy. He gets kibble with a little non fat plain Greek yogurt, a splash of canine bone broth, and water to fill it out, with a fresh topping of half a tube of churu. Since this was such a big hit, we are ordering more of a variety!

FreezJumbo™ – Our Biggest & Toughest Enrichment Toy Ever

Customer photo review of FreezHeart - Durable Heart Enrichment Chew

I love all of my freezbone products. I have almost every one for my two dogs. It is a great enrichment for them everyday and I fill them with things like yogurt, mashed banana/sweet potato, and puréed pumpkin. My male dog chews on his to try and get the frozen stuff out faster and they are very durable and have shown no signs of wearing down with his chewing after multiple uses. I will continue to order these as new styles come out!

FreezHeart - Durable Heart Enrichment Chew

Customer photo review of Freezstick - Indestructible Enrichment Chew

Brocko likes his freeze bones. He has two. I am glad I bought them . I am seriously thinking about purchasing another circular dish to see if he if likes it. I recommend purchasing the variety packs because he loves each of the flavors. The packages are a four pack with chicken, liver, duck and beef flavors. It is a great way to treat your dog !

Freezstick - Indestructible Enrichment Chew

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

I’ve been using Freeze Bone with my dog and it’s been a hit. We tried four flavors (duck, liver, chicken, and beef) and she likes all of them. What I like most is that it’s easy to customize. I’ve been adding a little peanut butter before freezing, and you could easily mix in other dog-safe treats like carrots, blueberries, or whatever your pup enjoys. By itself, a frozen Freeze Bone keeps my dog occupied for about 20 minutes while it thaws enough for her to work the whole treat out and chew it up. The video is not exciting, but that’s the whole point that it relaxes the dog.

FreezJumbo™ – Our Biggest & Toughest Enrichment Toy Ever

Customer photo review of FreezLava Heavy-Duty Enrichment Chew

Pudding loves the lava bone! It takes her a good 40 minutes to finish it, and we love the variety of options to load it up with!

FreezLava Heavy-Duty Enrichment Chew

Customer photo review of FreezSunflower - Interactive Frozen Sunflower Dog Chew

Fun to fill with a variety of different foods but the dogs need just the right moment to enjoy it as they have to work quite hard to get the food out. If they are not in the right mood they get discouraged and leave 1/2 of it. It is cute and I love the color - wish Freezbone had more variety overall in that regard. It just makes it more fun for us treatmakers!

FreezSunflower - Interactive Frozen Sunflower Dog Chew

Customer photo review of FreezWheel - Durable Interactive Chew

This is our girls second freezebone! We call this the wheel if treats! Took her 45 minutes to finish-helps her anxiety and keeps her busy! Thanks!

FreezWheel - Durable Interactive Chew