I had a scary experience today on my morning walk in our local park with Harry (now 9 months old) - when i let him off of the lead he shot out of the gates into the road with me in hot pusuit shouting HARRY COME!! - he then ran into a garden and had to be tempted out from under a bush with a bit of hot dog sausage - favourite treat.
Up until now he has been really good and his recall has been excellent so I guess I have been feeling (over?) confident in letting him off the lead.
My question is what would you have done once you has caught him?
I am not sure if he thinks it was OK, as I gave him a treat to catch him, but should I have 'punished ' him in some way afterwards? or would he then associate being told to 'come' with me being cross? When he does something 'naughty' at home a firm 'NO' is usually enough to stop him. Would this suffice? I carried on the walk with him on the lead and my heart has only just stopped thumping!
I'd really appreciate any tips!