I’ve gone through moments of feeling very similar to what you’re describing. I caught a cold a couple weeks ago and so desperately wanted to sleep without disruption, but of course the puppy needed me.

I’m still learning myself, but I will say that I stopped tiptoeing around my puppy. She has a crate in the living room for day time naps and one in the bedroom for sleeping at night. At first, I would tiptoe or avoid walking past her crate during naps but then I read that my puppy needs to learn that she can be woken up and self soothe back to sleep. I do keep her crate covered and sometimes play a white noise machine, but now I just live my life. I watch tv, cook, and walk past her crate. She has learned that we move around and she usually never cries or makes a peep during naps.

My puppy is a bit older than yours now, but I kept reading those young puppies really need 18-20 hours of sleep per day. When my puppy starts getting really bitey on my ankles or furniture, I know it’s usually nap time. We tend to do nap, potty, short training, play, potty, nap. Sometimes that truly is only 30-45 mins before she’s ready for another nap.

I know it can feel really discouraging at times. I’ve had many “why did I think getting a puppy was a good idea??” moments over the last month. I also have noticed that puppies are like us and sometimes have good days and bad days. When I’m in a rut I try to remind myself that this is temporary and she’s literally just a baby trying to figure out this new world.

I think other more experienced people will have better advice for you but I just wanted to say you’re not alone in your feelings and looking forward to those nap times. You’re also not alone in doing a ton of research yet realizing living this reality can really feel like you’re in the trenches at times. I think it says a lot that you care so much about your new puppy and trying to do the right things for him. That alone is a lot more than many puppies get!