It has been almost 2 years that Dylan has shown NO inclination to run off. Until tonight...loser.
I had him out back playing with a soccer ball (my yard is not fenced) and Dylan was dragging a 10 foot lead. He was acting like he always does when we play together, very excited but also following the OB commands I was throwing into the mix.
And then....BAM he grew a wild hair and off he went. He went tearing around the house and was gone. When I came out front I saw my neighbors out with their two dogs (*phew* That could have been baaaad.) and they told me where Dylan had gone. Anyway, I was walking around outside calling Dylan over and over trying to stay calm and not freak out. But finally, THANK GOD!!!, I saw my neighbor walking Dylan (who is now pulling to get to me

So what do I do? Dylan knows his recall and performs it well, until tonight. The only thing that has occurred to me is that maybe I need to work on Dylan's recall when he is not already in OB mode. I have done work with him on a long line with a prong and also treats for rewards. We started with a foundation of close recalls and then increased the distance. He has done recalls with just a prong and a tab on and does them often. I am definitely considering introducing the e-collar at this point (obviously under the guidance of our trainer). I am also thinking about deliberately setting Dylan up for failure once he is ready for it.
What are y'all's thoughts? Other methods I could try that I may have just missed somehow?
Thanks. And sorry for the novel.