My Taffy does the same thing at 2 yrs it is like she can read my mind.
and she use to hold on too my pants so I couldnt leave. Now I have a special treat she only gets it when I leave the house. I give it to her and walk away from her and I don'[t look at her either. after she gets her treat she runs to the chair and watchs me drive away.. Thank goodness for treats.