You should walk with him and yes playing with some other dogs would be helpfull.
Im only wondering,. don't you go for walks at all?
Like i hear it sometimes,. but im not used to people who have dogs and dont walkk them. I dont want to offend anyone in here.. but its a good base to go outside with your puppy after the naps, playtime, and befor dinner. its goodmto train them on pottypads.. i want to do that too. but i think its very good for puppys toget social too and play around with other puppys/ dogs in the park , beach or regular street.
good luck.
btw: would it hep to put the crate in your bedroom so he sees you when your sleeping, just for the beginning?
My doggie Snickers was sleeping all night ,. and he didnt bark,. or make noises then.