Our picks for better puppy sleep

Each of these solves a specific problem. You don't need all of them — start with the one that matches what's keeping your puppy up.

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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

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• Beds

  Best Friends by Sheri Calming Donut Bed

  A round shag bed with a raised rim that puppies can curl and burrow into. Good for daytime naps and for older puppies graduating from the crate. Comes in several sizes.

  Best for: Puppies who love to curl up

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• Beds

  Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed (Small)

  An egg-crate foam bed with a washable cover and bolster edges. A supportive, easy-clean option for small and medium puppies.

  Best for: Small breeds, out-of-crate naps

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• Beds

  Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed (Large)

  The larger version of the same supportive foam bed — a good fit for growing large-breed puppies.

  Best for: Large breeds

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• Calming

  ThunderShirt Calming Vest

  A snug wrap that applies gentle, steady pressure around the torso. Some dogs find it calming during noise. Size by chest girth, and try it on calm evenings first.

  Best for: Fireworks, thunderstorms

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• Teething

  KONG Puppy Teething Toy

  A softer rubber KONG made for puppy teeth. Fill it with wet food and freeze it for a cooling chew during the teething months.

  Best for: Teething (3–6 months), crate time

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A few safety notes

• Size crates and beds for your puppy, and follow each product's size guidance.
• Only leave chews in the crate that can't break into pieces, and replace worn toys.
• Keep crate covers breathable, with airflow on at least one or two sides.
• Try calming wraps and new products on a quiet day first, not on fireworks night.