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Originally Posted by glencorgi
No Barbara, you aren't wrong.
<http://www.petplace.com/dogs/ask-the-vet-how-long-does-a-normal-puppy-sleep/page1.aspx>
<http://www.darnfar.com/Dog%20Training/housebreaking_a_puppy.htm>
Although this deals with housebreaking and I'm not sure how 100% realistic the schedule is (good outline though), sleep is mentioned here.
Good pointers in here:
<http://www.campbellcounty.ky.gov/countyservices/animalshelter/caring.htm>
While there is truth to the saying, "a tired puppy is a good puppy," one needs to keep it in perspective of the age of the puppy. Tiring out an eight/nine week old puppy the same way one would a six month old puppy would not be healthy for the eight/nine week puppy.
While beginning a schedule and routine for her is a good idea and in her best interest, at the same time you are going to have factor in the needs of her age.
Debbie
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Excellent information anyone. We knew there was something wrong with the info we had been told about keeping her up and we didn't really have the heart to really do it either. I mean...she looks *so* cute while she's sleeping, how could I disturb that?
Anyway, I have no real problems with being woken up, my fiance and I have been taking turns each night.