How can I get my dogs to let me sleep?

Asked by Judi (40025) February 29th, 2012 from iPhone

I know I’m a whimp and should have crate trained, but I am to weak to spend a few nights listening to them whimper all night. I need my sleep!
I have a 14 year old Queensland sheltie mix. She is on medication for bladder control. (Molly)
I also have a 1.5 year old weimaraner. (Axel)
Usually when I am just at that point where I am about to fall asleep Molly will come by my bed whimpering in my ear. She wants me to walk her to the doggie door. Axel, like some soccer goalie won’t let her out unless I escort her. I’ve seen him block the door before when he didn’t think I was looking, but as soon as he knows I’m there, they race to be the first out the doggie door.
This wouldn’t be so bad if I didn’t have such a hard time getting to sleep or if it only happened once, but last night it happened 4 times!
Help!