Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Smokey is a beautiful black lab mix who came from our partner rescue in Louisiana and is now in a NJ foster home. Can you believe this handsome boy was found on the streets? He is doing great in his new environment, but is still shy around new people. Can you blame him? With a few treats and belly rubs, he gets over that. He shows his love through hugs and kisses. He loves to play with other dogs, big and small. Smokey knows basic commands. He passed basic obedience and is working on his advanced commands. He knows sit, stay, heel, come and shake. He's a good boy who sleeps in his crate at night. He has been doing great with his potty training and we can now say he's officially potty trained!! When it comes to people, he's shy and needs a little time to get used to you before his true cuddle bug shines through. He’ll probably do best in a home without little kiddos, as sudden movements and high energy can scare him. All Smokey wants is to run in a fenced yard, ideally with a canine friend. He has a lot of energy, so an active family that also wants to do training or mental stimulation with him would be best. After his bursts of energy, he flips to full couch potato mode. Smokey is fixed, up to date on rabies, DHPP and Bordetella vaccines. His adoption fee will be $450. How to Adopt Me! If you are interested in learning more about me, and possibly making me part of your family, please go to wag-on-inn.com. To apply, click HERE or on our website, go to Adoptable Pets and Adoption Application. A Wag On Inn volunteer will be in touch soon! Foster Feature General Personality: Smokey was initially very shy and timid, but after just a couple of days, his silly personality began to shine through. He is playful and loves to cuddle and give kisses. He will follow you room to room and likes to sleep at your feet or just be near you. He takes a little time to warm up to new people, but once he gets used to you, he does not want to leave your side! He loves playing with other dogs and they will wrestle and run around the yard. Afterwards, he becomes a couch potato and will happy flop down and rest. Daily Routine: Morning walk and play in the yard around 6 or 7 AM follow by breakfast. Plays with his toys and with his foster brother after that or lounges around the house. We are going in the backyard every hour on the hour just to solidify his house training routine (he is 95% there!). Another play session in the yard around noon. Dinner around 5 PM, followed by an evening walk or backyard play session. Then Smokey likes to lounge on the couch until a quick potty break before bedtime! Is the dog housebroken? Yes Behavior Around Dogs, Cats, or Kids: Smokey loves all dogs he has met so far. He loves to play in the yard with his foster brother. He is good at reading other dogs' body language; if they are done playing, Smokey will back off, and he takes corrections well. He has shown no signs of aggression at all, even when he is a bit nervous. He is good at sharing toys and playing tug, and will curl up in the dog bed or on the couch with his foster brother to sleep. I think Smokey would do best in a home with another dog, since he looks to my dog for comfort and confidence. If he is scared of going somewhere or doing something, I will just call my dog over and Smokey happily follows him. His foster home in Louisiana had rabbits and chickens. Smokey did not show any aggression towards them and has not shown any prey drive towards birds, squirrels, or rabbits since being in NJ Smokey has not been around any children yet, and while I cannot imagine him showing any aggression, I think a home without small kids would be best for him, as sudden movements and high energy can scare him. Energy Rating (1 = very high; 5 = very low): 4 Leash Walking Rating (1 = difficult; 5 = perfect): 3 Leash Behaviors: We have not done too much leash walking yet since he is still a bit nervous, but have gone on some short walks in the neighborhood. He pulls a bit and can be startled by loud noises. We are still working on leash skills and confidence, but he is a good boy and eager to please. Crate Rating When Left Alone: Goes willing into the crate and stays calm Does the dog sleep through the night? Yes What makes him/her happy? Smokey loves playing with other dogs. He loves running in the yard and playing with his toys. He loves treats and is very food-motivated. He has also shown excitement about walks. After he is done running around, he loves giving kisses and cuddles, and will follow you room to room. He loves belly rubs and ear scratches. What makes him/her nervous or unhappy? He gets nervous around loud noises and sudden movements. If he gets scared, he will often retreat to his crate or to a quiet room. Other Quirks: Smokey passed basic obedience training with his foster in Louisiana. He knows sit, down, stay, come, heel, center, spin, roll over, and kennel to go in his crate. Since he is still getting used to us, he is not doing all of his commands right away, but has been great with sit, down, come, and kennel. Doing training/enrichment activities is good for him because it makes him think and has been helpful to building his confidence. Current Walking Device: Regular leash and martingale collar Currently Eating: 1.5 cups of Purina Pro Plan chicken and rice formula in AM and PM Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 9, 2025, 9:14 pm
