When I've got my taming pit ready to go on some distant mountain top, I've really been blessed by how little time it has taken me to find a 2 star wolf. The toughest is when they come with 2 or more companions, a shield & knife are handy if they spot you first. I suggest dispatching the 2 companions a.s.a.p. because if your character gets staggered it's all over.

I will make a beeline for my taming pit, then parry/block them backwards into it. Maintaining a visual line to them (in such a way that they cannot see you) until the taming acclimation begins, ensures they will not despawn before daybreak.