Revealing mistake: When Ash brings his first piece of meat into his mouth, another one disappears into thin air. (00:09:09)
Revealing mistake: When Ash and Ritchie put their Poké Balls in the bag, Ritchie's right hand passes through it. (00:07:27)
Revealing mistake: When Ash and Ritchie fly out of the van, they are layered behind it. (00:19:03)
Answer: Yes it ran away because Layla hurt its feelings.