Just be sure that the two are never further than Long Range from one-another, or the Skinchanger is killed. When the Skinchanger’s unit activates, the accompanying animal can activate immediately afterward, creating perfect “one-two punch” combinations. When being added, the player can also add their animal unit to the table.
The Skinchanger Unit Attachment can be placed in any unit, ignoring usual Unit Attachment rules (so they can join a unit with another attachment already in it). The Skinchangers unit box for the A Song of Ice and Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game gives Free Folk commanders a new option for their armies. It’s worse when that unit is flanked by giant wolves or bears. It’s bad enough when an enemy unit is advancing on your position.
This can be used simply, perhaps having them perform tricks. Skinchangers have the rare ability to project their consciousness into nearby creatures, altering their behavior. Skinchangers Have the Ability to Enter the Minds of Mighty Beasts at Will