Some times you just have to wait out this stage. Some ideas that may help.
1. Do not let him nap after 5 or 6 pm. If he naps wake him .
2. Do some training exercise, play, potty,and take a walk to tire him out before bed.
3. Do make his crate dark and cozy, put a cuddle toy with your sent on it in his crate
4. Do not give in to whines and barks . Even a very young puppy can sleep for 4 hours and let you sleep too. As general rule if he is 8 weeks he can sleep 4 hours without potty break, 12 weeks old, 6 hours without night potty break, 16 weeks 8 hours with out a potty break.
5. I do not suggest any adverse training methods while in the crate (yelling at, spraying with water etc..) The crate should be his safe place, for naps, sleeping ,new toys, and special treats.
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