Simple steps for freezing dog toys for teething: Learn how to make your puppy comfortable fast.

Okay, so teething puppies. Man, it's something else. My little guy was chewing on everything. Furniture legs, shoes, my hands... you name it. I was getting pretty desperate, honestly.

I remembered reading somewhere, maybe online or someone told me, that cold things can help soothe their gums, kind of like human babies. So I thought, why not try freezing his toys? Seemed simple enough.

Getting Started - What I Grabbed

First, I looked at his toy pile. I figured the hard rubbery ones would be best. Stuff like:

• His Kong toy (the classic one)
• A couple of those tough rubber bones
• One of those rope toys – I wasn't sure about this one, but decided to try anyway.

I skipped the soft plush toys. Didn't think they'd freeze well or feel good when frozen solid. Seemed like they'd just get wet and soggy quick.

The Freezing Part - Super Easy

This part was no big deal. I rinsed the toys off first, just to get any crud off them. Then, I shook off most of the water. Some people say wet them first so they get icy, so I left them a little damp.

I just tossed them into a zip-top bag. Did this mostly so they wouldn't stick to my frozen peas or something else in the freezer. Then, popped the bag into the freezer drawer. Left them in there for a few hours, maybe overnight the first time, just to be sure they were good and frozen solid.

Giving it to the Pup - The Moment of Truth

Alright, so I pulled out the frozen Kong first. It was hard as a rock and really cold.

I called the pup over and gave it to him. At first, he was a bit confused, like "What's this cold thing?". He sniffed it, licked it a bit cautiously.

Then, he started chewing. And honestly? It seemed to work. He settled down with it for a good while, just gnawing away. It looked like the coldness was actually giving him some relief. You could tell he wasn't frantic anymore, just focused on the toy. The cold probably numbed his gums up a bit, which makes sense.

How it Went Overall

Success? Mostly yes. The hard rubber toys like the Kong worked best. They stayed cold for a decent amount of time, maybe 20-30 minutes of solid chewing.

The rope toy? Not so great. It got wet and stringy fast, and I worried about him swallowing threads. So, I stuck to the rubber ones after that.

I found having a couple of toys in rotation in the freezer was handy. When one thawed out, I could swap it for a fresh frozen one.

Someone also mentioned trying frozen carrots or maybe little bits of frozen banana. I did try a frozen carrot stick. He liked that too, but it made more of a mess, gotta say. The toys were cleaner.

So yeah, freezing dog toys during teething? It definitely helped us get through the worst of it. Simple trick, doesn't cost anything, and seemed to give the little guy some real comfort. Worth a shot if your floors are starting to look like chew toy graveyard.