Our golden retriever puppy is around 18 weeks old. For the most part, we’ve been generally doing the 1 hour up 2 hours crate nap schedule. I’ve been trying to extend his “wake windows” for longer, sometimes 1.5 to 2 hours, but by the end he gets so jumpy and nippy. He really can’t settle down by himself to nap outside of his crate. When he’s awake, I feel like I’m frantically cycling through enrichment, walks, etc. to keep him entertained. Should I keep putting him back down for a nap when he seems overtired? Should I try keeping him up for longer now? We’re working on settling – treats when he’s calm, rewarding him for staying on his bed, etc., but it’s never long enough for him to fall asleep.
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