S’mores Black Labrador Retriever Female 7 Years Old ID#3805

Meet S’mores.  S’mores was surrendered by her breeder as they were no longer using her to breed. S’mores is very friendly and affectionate and will be learning how to live in a home in her Brookline foster home. Please read her blog from the bottom up to learn more about her.

August 12, 2026

S’mores is doing well at BCK. We have done a number of walks. She walks very nicely on lead. She pulls a little. We all notice she is less mouthy. She is beginning to settle into her new environment.

I think I understand S’mores grabbiness. All this attention and people are new for her. She probably didn’t get much attention on the farm and now all these people are around her. She needs an emotional support toy to help her with those big feelings. If a toy isn’t available she grabs a rock or you. I correct her with no if she grabs me and I always have a toy to give her.S’mores has been on 2 excursions to my house to get her used to being back in a home. Also, I want to see what she’s like with other dogs.

Our first trip was about 30 minutes. She is very good in the car. She was nervous but did okay. She did growl at Betty who was lying on the couch staring at her. Betty was too lazy to meet her outside.

The second time S’mores was much more relaxed. She was great with Betty.

She and Phoebe drank water from the giant water bowl at the same time. No issues.

S’mores was walking in front of Macey. Macey grabbed her by the scruff. Luckily, S’mores did not react. I told Macey no and she stopped immediately. Not perfect but better. We hung out for about 2 hrs. S’mores was able to relax in the house. We will do it a few more times.We have not worked on sit or down. I need to do that with her. I think she is doing great. We will keep introducing her to my girls. She is very comfy at BCK. She has a cot she sleeps on. I come by and she is sacked out across the bed. All the staff love her. She gets plenty of attention. She likes everyone.

August 4, 2026

S’mores recently got moved to Kamp. Shortly after arriving at her foster home, S’mores was feeling a little too overwhelmed with the activity level in the home. I have been spending time with her everyday. She is acclimating well. She was is the quiet room until yesterday. Now, she is in the main part. We have been taking her out and getting to know her. More importantly, she is getting to know us. She is very sweet. She looks like a puppy but as we know, she is not.

She can be mouthy. She needs to hold a toy otherwise she wants to grab your hand. We are trying to break her of the grabbing by telling her no then telling her she is a good girl when she stops. She is catching on.

She is happy for attention but has a tendency in the big yard to go off exploring. I am working on her recalls but I am not as exciting as the yard yet. We will get there. She is very sweet. She holds her toy and wiggles and makes these grunt/cry sounds. She is happy to show her toy. She does have her emotional support carrot in her run.We have a spay appointment for the 27th of August. All her bloodwork came back and she is in great shape. She is a very healthy little girl. I look forward to spending time with S’mores and becoming her friend.

July 26, 2026

Today is S’mores 7th birthday!!!  She was rescued off the farm last week after a long car ride (and the efforts of Valerie and Mike).

She is the most beautiful charcoal lab with expressive and adoring eyes. She rode nicely in the car and has gradually been decompressing and adapting to life off the farm. She met the 2 resident dogs with lots of tail wags. She loves every human and craves attention and affection.

She has raided the toy box and carries balls, bones, and stuffies around the house ( we joke they are her emotional support stuffies!)

She sleeps downstairs peacefully at night and has the run of the house. She has only had 2 small accidents so far and is housetraining very nicely with 2 other dogs to set the example.  She eats quickly and with gusto. We call her “The Shark” when she takes treats which will hopefully improve with training. S’mores is learning to walk on a leash and remains hesitant but she does not pull when walking.

She lived on the farm with 2 children and seems to like meeting the children in the neighborhood. She enjoys being brushed and loves being spoken to and any form of affection.

S’mores has acclimated much faster than many other farm dogs. She was fearful of the television but only her first night home. She walks up/down 6-8 steps with no problem but hasn’t ventures upstairs in our home.

Enjoy the picture of S’mores with her “emotional support” carrot!