Don't chase them, it's useless. I've heard one way to get them is to make eye contact then run away, they usually can't resist the natural urge to chase you. I don't even do that any more. I've had three labs, two that would bolt if given half a chance. And while labs can't do 40MPH, I ain't going to catch them even at 30...
Rufas is my current miscreant (he came to us as Dufas...). Now I just leave the gate/door open and five minutes later, he'll return. I then close the gate/door and beat and swear at him until I feel better.
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