So I left my info with the shelter

Sweet!  I was just going to suggest that you don't let htem forget.  Make a pest of yourself but I guess I don't have to.  CONGRATS!!!!!  Of course you know this means we'll need lots of pix of him & the boy.

Congrats!! Can't wait to see some pictures!

I'm so happy your fostering him. I wish everyone would adopt and put the back yard breeders out of bussiness. Hundreds of thousands of awsome dogs get put down every year. I know my next pit will be an adopted one. congratulations and good luck with him. Keep us posted!

  Aw yay! I'm so happy for you guys and the pup. I know he's in good hands. I hope he comes out of his shell soon. He sounds like a sweet dog that just needs some confidence and trust. Both of which I'm sure you'll be able to instill in him. :) Can't wait for pics!

While fostering is a wonderful thing, I will caution you that dobes are, very commonly, male aggressive.  There is a possibility that T-Bone & the new boy may not be safe together.

Please make sure that you are taking reasonable precautions with these dogs. I would hate for something bad to happen to either dog.

I don't want to make light of something I can't observe, but... "He is constantly going for tbones face and neck even when tbone is on his back."  Is it really aggression or play?  My dogs do this constantly, they'd do it all day if I let them.  One dog rolls over and the other dog (or 2 or 3) kinda dive bomb doing play bites.  It gets loud since Nikon and Pan play-growl.  If you didn't know my dogs you'd think we were having a real dog fight but this is how they play.  To instigate this game, one dog will follow another around, taking bites at the neck or shoulder.

Did the shelter observe the dogs as part of the adoption process?

How does T-bone react?

rwbeagles

perhaps you need to ask, is your household the best place to bring in an older dog? You can help just as easily fostering puppies or even, cats and kittens if allergies are not an issue. You also need to have a PLAN for separating dogs...COMPLETELY at least at first. He should not have access to your existant dog...and since this outbreak of itching is recent with TBone have you considered that parasites or such could have been brought IN by this other dog...or that stress may have excacerbated an existant condition?

I really think that, given your comments that you are thin on funds right now, your focus needs to be on getting your dog well, BEFORE you bring in a stressor or potential vector for illnes. I do think your heart is in the right place but the first FIRST thing to consider when you foster is "can EVERYONE do this? Would everyone be happy? What specific animals would fit BEST into my home? What are my plans if things DON'T go well? Am I willing to risk injury or illness to my own animals? Do I feel confident enough in knowing animal language and behavior to make a good foster choice?"

All these things matter...and I think right now you are thinking with your heart, not your head. Which while admirable, may not be realistic. Please don't think I am being harsh, I merely want to inject some honesty. Perhaps give it some thought. ((hugs))

I agree 100%.

Beejou

What am I doing wrong!?

You aren't doing anything wrong, but you did make a snap decision without the proper amount of consideration.

At 8 months of age, dobe pups, even from the best breeders, are usually jerks.  They are pushy, mouthy, annoying & overbearing.  Obviously, training makes that much easier to deal with but those wonderful qualities are still present, just at a lesser extent.

I don't want to come across as rude, or cruel, but the best thing for you to do is to contact dobe rescue & see if they have room for this guy.  They have people who are experienced in dealing with dobe pups, & they can start training & then place him in a home that better fits his needs.