08/28/2026
🏀 From the Court to K9 Training 🐾
This week was an exciting week for Off Leash K9 Training Northeast! We had the opportunity to wrap up an incredible training experience with Donavan “Donnie” Freeman, power forward for St. John’s Men’s Basketball, and his family as his pups, Pluto & Dior, completed their Three Week Board & Train with our trainer LiAndra of NY Metro Off Leash K9 Training! 🏀🐾
Pluto & Dior came to us at two very different stages of life and training.
🐾 Pluto, a young Rottweiler, already had a great foundation. His family wanted to strengthen his off-leash reliability, heel and leash discipline, address jumping, and continue building advanced obedience as he matures.
🐾 Dior, a 6-year-old Goldendoodle, came in needing additional structure, stronger obedience and leash manners, improved off-leash reliability, and clearer boundaries around behaviors like getting on furniture.
Throughout their stay, LiAndra worked diligently with both dogs through our balanced training curriculum—combining clear communication, positive reinforcement, praise, play, structure, and accountability. They worked through our core commands: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Break & Off, while building the confidence and reliability needed for everyday life. 💪🐕
One of the most important parts of any Board & Train is the turnover. We had the opportunity to work hands-on with Donnie’s family, including his sister D’Nia, as LiAndra walked them through the curriculum, equipment, commands, timing, and techniques they’ll use to continue reinforcing everything Pluto & Dior learned at home.
Training doesn’t end when a dog leaves our care. The turnover gives the family the tools and knowledge to turn those new skills into lasting habits. ❤️
A huge thank you to Donnie and the Freeman family for trusting Off Leash K9 Training Northeast and LiAndra with Pluto & Dior. We’re so grateful to have been part of their training journey and look forward to continuing to support the entire family!
Welcome home, Pluto & Dior! 🐾🏀❤️