It's 2am and your puppy is crying. Here's what to do.
Straight answers for the first year of puppy sleep — what's normal at each age, why your puppy is awake, and the routine that gets you both to morning.
What a normal night looks like
What's keeping you up?
Start with the basics
- How to get your puppy to sleep through the nightThe complete first-year guide.
- How many hours do puppies sleep?Age-by-age chart, naps and nights.
- The 4-step bedtime routinePlus what time to start it, by age.
- Crate training at nightMilestones and safety rules.
Who's behind this
I'm Wes. My dog Murray and I put PuppySleeper together to give tired puppy owners clear, honest answers. We're not vets or certified trainers — we lean on sources like the AKC, link to them, and tell you plainly when something is a reason to call your vet.
Gear that actually helps
A short list of products that solve specific puppy-sleep problems. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon.
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Calming
Snuggle Puppy Heartbeat Toy
A plush toy with a pulsing "heartbeat" and an optional heat pack, designed to feel like sleeping next to littermates. One of the most popular first-night aids for puppies who've just left the litter.
Best for: First nights home, crate crying
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Sound
Magicteam White Noise Machine
Steady, non-looping sound masks doorbells, neighbors, and street noise — a common reason light-sleeping puppies wake early. Plugs in or runs on USB, with lots of volume levels.
Best for: Early-morning waking, noisy homes, fireworks
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Calming
Adaptil Calming Pheromone Spray
A synthetic version of the calming pheromone mother dogs produce. Spray bedding or the crate cover 15–30 minutes before bed or a stressful event. Not a sedative.
Best for: Crate settling, fireworks, travel
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Crate
Pet Dreams Crate Cover, Mat & Bumper Set
A washable cover, mat, and bumper set that turns a wire crate into a cozy, den-like space and cuts down on things to look at. Made to fit common wire crate sizes — check yours before ordering.
Best for: Turning a wire crate into a den