[PyrNet-L] Fw: BEHAVIOR; CARE; CHAT: Wolf's rehome- a question

["J Benson" <jonbob@earthlink.net>]

>  I have a question about wolf's rehome.   One of the rescue people I
> contacted had 2 people call me ;   1 was calling to inquire for a friend
> and another was a man looking for a companion for his 3 yr old sable
newf--
> another male.   Since I am rehoming Wolf because of his fighting with his
> brother what do you all think about the newf male for a housemate???  The
> woman who called for her friend has not called back and neither has her
> friend so that option seems out now.   I am not in a big hurry to pass
wolf
> off to anyone that wants him.  I want this rehome to work out for him and
> the new owners.   The only instance in which I would consider letting
Wolf
> go to this man with the male newf is if his dog were extremely submissive
> because Wolf gets along with other dogs he meets and he gets along with
his
> brother say 95-98% of the time but he will start fights just as often as
> BEar does .   He is still a pup and likes to play with other dogs so I
> wouldn't expect a fight when they just meet but just hanging out with
> another dog is quite different from living with them .   THe male newf is
> older ( 3yrs to his 8mos) and I would imagine that this would keep peace
> btw the dogs for a while but when WOlf is grown I don't think that would
> neccessarily keep the status from changing-- it may but who knows.   
These
> are not going to be my only options for his rehome I think but so far
they
> are and I wanted  your opinion and experiences.    I'll be holding out
> until I feel he has the right home.
> On another subject I had Bear's shoulder x rayed and he has OCD.   He is
on
> a non steriodal anti inflamatory and is supposed to be taking it easy on
> himself but that is hard for him with his brother around.  He does look
> somewhat better.   Any advice or experiences with treatment for OCD????  
> Thanks .  Sincerely michelle benson
>