Melissa, sweetie, you just relax and let Luna set her sleep/play schedule. Some puppies need a lot of sleep and they fall asleep most anywhere. Others don't seem to need as much sleep. Just see that she gets several really active periods of running and play each day, and make sure one of those is after supper, before bedtime so she'll sleep through the night.
I don't think you can "put them to bed". Just slow down the playing and cuddle her for a few minutes. Talk to her and maybe take the opportunity to brush her hair very softly. Then just let her fall asleep on your lap and/or then put her on her bed/pillow.
Your idea of putting her playpen next to your bed is a good one. And the pillow and radio are good, too. You might also want to put in a nice soft shirt that you have worn, so that your scent is in it. Just put on an old soft shirt that you no longer care that much about and wear it around the house for a few hours. That way, Luna will think she is cuddled up on you in her playpen. |