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It sounds as if you have achieved quite a lot Kernow, I like the idea of having the dogs goto the door before she gets up to let them out. How many dogs does your mum have?

From what you say there is more than one dog involved. It should be possible to train the dogs to go to their baskets (or crates) ans stay. It may take a while but it would be a good thing to do....

I can't offer a solution, but I know exactly what you mean, I had a dog who always had to sit behind my feet, it was as if he had to be touching me before he could relax.