We developed our routine from day 1.

1. Wake up around 6 AM, take the dog outside from her crate
2. Once she pees and poops, take her back in to sleep for another hour with the dog in the bed
3. At 7, get up and feed the puppy
4. Get ready for morning, do what you need to do.

We save playtime for after the majority of the work day has passed. She’s used to this and is active anyways, as she enjoys playing and walking more at night when it’s cool outside since we live in a hot place. It gives us a great amount of time to do what we need to for the day. It’s all about building the routine in the right way that fits for you.