Article: . Your pet is much more likely to fall asleep without complaint if they have had sufficient exercise during the day. Taking them out for a good evening walk will help them settle down later. Avoid, however, revving your puppy up with energetic play (like fetch or tug) immediately before bed. Give them a half hour to wind down before you bring them to their crate. Puppies need to go to the bathroom a lot, so it's important to be sure that they've urinated and defecated before you tuck them in at night. Keep in mind that puppies are easily distracted when you take them outdoors and may well forget to do their business. Accompany them to be sure that they have before you let them back in. This could be a dog bed or a pad, a blanket or old comforter. Just be sure that it's comfortable and appropriate bedding for the weather. For instance, it's probably not a good idea to drown your puppy in wooly fleece if it's in the middle of the summer. Sometimes putting a hot water bottle in their crate can be a comfort to young pups. Besides keeping them warm, it approximates the feel of having another body to sleep next to. Be sure that the hot water bottle has a cloth covering so that it's not directly against their skin. Water bottles will need to be sturdy. The puppy should not be able to bite through the water bottle or tear it apart. Doing so will help your puppy feel secure and give them positive associations with their bed. It also gives them something to do besides whine if they can't get to sleep or are up earlier than you. If your puppy is teething, be sure to put a chew toy in their crate. Playing with a chew toy can be a wonderful calming activity if your puppy is feeling anxious about sleeping alone.
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Wear your puppy out Take your puppy out right before bed. Give them a cushy surface to sleep on. Put a hot water bottle in their bed. Put their favorite toys and treats in their crate.