[header] How to get a puppy to sleep [title] Make sure they get plenty of play time. [step] Because puppies are growing, they need at least 17 hours of sleep per day. This means that your puppy will be napping a lot throughout the day. 
However, you can control when your puppy sleeps by developing a routine. Limit your puppy's naps to the morning, middle of the day, and the afternoon.