In this task you are given a short story and a question regarding that story. You must answer the question based on the events of the story. Try to use the same words in the story to answer each question. You should completely answer the question in a short answer. Do not include information that is unnecessary to answer the question.

[Q]: Asa had a dog named Cooley. Cooley was a good dog, but he liked to run away. One day Asa decided to take Cooley on a hike. Cooley ran away and was gone all night. The next day, Cooley came back covered in mud and Asa was very glad.
Why did Cooley run away?
[A]: he liked to run away.

[Q]: John felt unhappy in his life. John realized he was not being very social. He decided to be more friendly and outgoing. John contacted some good people he knew. They had great times together and John became happier overall.
Why had They great times?
[A]: John realized he was not being very social.so They had great times.

[Q]: Asher loved to go fishing. He went to the store to buy himself and new reel and rod. Asher used his new things during his visit to the pond that afternoon. He caught five fish while at the pond! Asher was very excited about the number of fish he caught.
Why did Asher use his new things?
[A]:
Asher used his new things during his visit to the pond that afternoon.