That is what we are chasing all the time. I try to remember and find the dryer sheet before I bring in the clothes, but invariably I forget and it's OFF TO THE RACES...with Emmy usually winning. She will only give up socks and dryer sheets for CHEESE--her favorite thing in the world. So far Oscar does not seem to have the same fascination with socks and dryer sheets.
As far as the staring as you eat thing...put her food down beside you when you eat. Yorkies want to eat with you...I leave the food out all day in their "food area" but when we sit down to eat dinner, I always move their bowls right beside my hubby and me. They scarf down their food!