yeah, i pretty much figured that's what i'd hear...

P.C. was brought up around a female pitbull (who moved out a few months ago) and they did the same stuff at first but after a little while it was fine. but he wasn't socialized with other dogs... I took him out with other dogs a few times , kept him on a leash , and after he got over being superexcited, things were okay. Just sniffs and kisses.

Smokey is being crate trained. He is in his crate while I'm at work (going home at lunch) and P.C. stays in the back yard.

Oddly enough, P.C. isn't agressive over actual dog food. Just his bones & some toys (unless they are both playing with something and keep stealing from each other & playing chase) They both wander freely between their bowls, even though I try to stop that, and sometimes they eat out of the same bowl , at the same time - no problem. (of course, P.C. is gonna go to adult doggie food next week so we might have an issue then)

Last night I spent about 2 hours just playing with P.C. and cuddling with him ... Then we all (Smokey, P.C. and me) took a little nap together, them snuggling close. P.C. even leaving and coming back to see Smokey all up on me... No problems.

I may have over stated the fighting they do as I was just frustrated at that point. Also, I watched them for a while from the other room and learned that a lot of the squeals and barks were total play; they weren't even next to each other.

I think I am going to talk to my roommate again about getting P.C. into some class... Maybe I'll see if I can do it if she doesn't want to (she also has heath issues and has to work 2 jobs right now).

ANYWAY - thanks for your reply.
I really appreciate it.