‘Come’ is probably the single most important behaviour your dog will ever learn. Associate coming to you with lots of rewards such as treats and games.  Keep treats handy in a treat bag so you’ll never be caught empty handed! A light long line can be very useful for ensuring a reliable recall even with distractions. Your dog will have more freedom but you have ensured coming is not optional . You may choose to use a light line for many months before you feel confident enough to grant your dog complete freedom. Never ever punish your dog for coming to you or for allowing you to catch him or he’ll only learn to be harder to catch next time.