Rovella and I looked high and low for a trainer who "gets it" - we interviewed three or four other trainers when you came by the house and in 3 minutes we knew you were the right one for Thunder, our German/Aussie Shepherd pound puppy. When we got Lightning (a black German Shepherd) you again did your magic and we have two of the best behaved dogs in America, thanks to you.

I can't express how pleased we are with your work and the love you both have for our dogs (and all dogs)and the love our whole clan has for you and yours.

Thank you, and please keep helping dogs understand their crazy owners!!!!

Big Tom & Rovella Ruscitti
4/10/2008

Thanks again,

Larry and Pat Jones

5/24/2007

Pooccini is doing fine although he is still a work in progress. We wanted to let you know how much we appreciate the excellent work you did with him--his behavior is vastly improved from before we did the training with you. I'd be happy to put that in the more formal presentation of an actual mailed letter instead of just an e-mail; just let me know if you'd prefer that. And don't hesitate to use us as a reference if you need one.

Kind regards--

We're sorry we have taken so long to send these photos and our thanks to you for helping us to help Campbell be the very best he can be.(Or almost!) We know that we are not as persistent as you are, and Cammie seizes every lapse to his advantage, but we have a much clearer idea of how to equalize the balance now. Campbell has a very sneaking suspicion that he no longer has "carte blanche" to do what ever it is he likes.

The other day he had something in his ear and I was able to take him to the vet and have his ears examined with no growling or snarling. This was a major achievement, and we attribute it to your training.

Thanks so much for working with us and for letting us know that, despite our worst fears, it is your opinion that in his case his bark is very much more likely than his bite.

We hope to see you again one day.

Best wishes to you and to your dogs.

Sally, Jim and Cammie Voss

Jay was a couple of months shy of two years of age when he came to us. He had been confined to a 3 by 5 foot chain link pen for most of his life because his owner was deployed to Afghanistan for army duty. As it turned out, when the young man returned following his tour, he couldn’t keep his dog. So….. We became Jay’s new family.

Because this dog had never been socialized, he was pretty much a psychopathic personality from the time he awoke in the morning, until he finally went to sleep at night.

He has a GREAT!!!!!! deal of energy, is extremely intelligent, curious to the point of obsession, weighs sixty-five pounds and is very strong and determined, and just simply out of control.

I enrolled him in Petsmart obedience training and we were expelled at the opening of the second class because of his fear aggression towards other dogs. He would simply just lose his mind at the sight of other dogs. At the time, I was using a standard choke chain to restrain him but he was completely oblivious to its effects.

I had him neutered immediately after I got him… the vet told me it might help….not.

I got on the Internet and researched boxers, training methods, equipment, other people’s testimonials, shock collars, Boxer Rescue of Southern Arizona, and ultimately, when nothing seemed to help, assisted suicide.

This dog was a complete thug, heathen, and maybe even a serial killer.

After a trip to the vet for his rabies shot, I needed the help of the Dr. and two of his assistants to get Jay out of the office and into the truck. Apparently the waiting room had filled with other dogs waiting for their appointments, and Jay went insane when he saw them. The doctor then suggested I contact Al Rossomondo for help.

I have watched Cesar Milan, “The Dog Whisperer” on the National Geographic cable channel, and he seemed to be very good at getting dogs with all kinds of problems to straighten out and fly right … but he’s no Al Rossomondo!

Jay received six instructional/correctional lessons from Al over a seven-week period and is just quite simply a completely different dog. He executes all the basic commands…sit, stay, down, wait, etc. While he still has a lot of energy, I control our daily walks and his behavior. Period. He is calmer in the house and seems to be much happier and less frustrated. It is imperative that you know that you have to continue to work with your dog, but Al will show you the way for optimum results in a very short period of time. Also, Al’s techniques are not abusive or brutal in nature. He simply seems to know how to get and keep, an individual dog’s attention and respect. Jay no longer freaks out at the sight of other dogs. He will ignore them, or will be curious, but no longer drags me down the street face down on the asphalt at forty miles an hour in pursuit. IT’S A MIRACLE!!!!

So…. before you give up on your dog, call Al. I know he can help you. You will get results.

Kathleen L. Rossi
Roberta Reese

Tucson, Arizona
August 22, 2006

I was so impressed, that a few months later I decided to take JJ's obedience training to the next level and signed up for a series of private sessions with you. In no time at all, JJ would properly let me walk him (instead of vice versa) and "come" was a command that got his instant response.

I have learned so much from you, Al. Aside from now having a well-trained dog, I learned that it is a waste of money to try and train a dog in an unnatural "classroom" environment. I had tried the traditional dog training classes before with JJ and they just don't work.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

~Roz

November 2006