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

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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.

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