Turns out that running away was the best thing that could have happened for Chance. Chance from day one has been a TOTAL freak, most terrified of everything dog in the world. But since getting a bit of independance, he will now actually go outside on his own (without having to be dragged out by his leash), he will actually go into the kitchen (where he would never go before), he isn't afraid of walking on the floor anymore, and he is actually begging for food!