My 8-week-old puppy sleeps a lot. How can I encourage him to play?

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I just got a blue heeler puppy a few days ago. He is 8 weeks old and should be high-energy and adventurous, but all he wants to do is sleep and cuddle. I can't seem to get him interested in playing at all, and he doesn't seem to understand how to play? He'll nibble or bite toys briefly, but so far the only exercise he's gotten is following me around the house, as he is very clingy. I've tried playing with them myself and using treats, but still nothing. How do I get him to play? Pet's info: Dog | Blue Heeler | Male | unneutered | 2 months old | 6 lbs

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

At the young age of 8 weeks I am not surprised he is eating, drinking, sleeping and using the bathroom. The energy level will increase with his age. Puppies are like newborn children. At first they sleep a lot and that is because they need to rest to grow. I would allow Gatsby to sleep as much as he would like for now. As he gets older he will want to play more!

My 8-week-old puppy sleeps a lot. How can I encourage him to play?

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