And also everything everyone else has said. Particularly looking for the signs they're getting into that excited state and distracting them before they fully lock on to their target. I find chicken works well. Shouting 'chicken' is my emergency recall word as it works better than calling her name.
There's a woman in our local park who shouts 'Cheese!' every time her dog runs off or is out of control. It doesn't work but is generally very funny to watch. A bit like Partridge Dan but with added desperation.
And also everything everyone else has said. Particularly looking for the signs they're getting into that excited state and distracting them before they fully lock on to their target. I find chicken works well. Shouting 'chicken' is my emergency recall word as it works better than calling her name.