Beech River Chesapeake's and kennels

12/29/2024

This handsome boy will soon be available as a stud dog once we receive all his health clearance paperwork & official OFA papers.
Stay tuned!

12/26/2024

Just a few photos of recent visitors.

12/24/2024

Beech River Kennels would like to wish all our amazing clients a wonderful Christmas. We pray blessings your way as we enter into 2025.

12/24/2024

We do random video check-in’s throughout the day at our kennel to make sure our guest are doing well. This was taken today while one of our team members was at the kennel. Beech River Kennels goes the extra mile to ensure that all our guest are loved while visiting. A BIG shoutout to Ella for always giving the best belly rubs and extra treats. 🐾🐾🐾❤️ We are so thankful for our team.

12/23/2024

All smiles this afternoon 🐾🐾🐾

12/20/2024

FYI

𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫

As temperatures drop, it’s time to think carefully about water training. Cold water combined with physical, mental, or e-collar pressure can stress your dog, potentially creating an aversion to water. Here are some key points to keep in mind:

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
Dogs may jump into chilly water, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe for training. Stick to water temperatures above 68°F for comfort. Below 65°F, evaluate your setup and adjust for lower-stress training. Below 55°F? Skip the water work altogether.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Monitor more than water temperature. Wind, cloud cover, and air temperature impact your dog’s ability to stay warm. If you’d feel chilled in light clothing, it’s not a good day for water training.

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐔𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧
Start every session with a brisk 5-minute walk to get your dog’s blood flowing. Finish by toweling them off and taking a slow 10-minute walk on lead to prevent stiffness.

𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧
Choose low-stress drills that minimize mental, physical, or e-collar pressure. Keep swim distances short (under 75 yards) and avoid setups requiring complex decisions, like shoreline blinds or double down-the-shore marks.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐭, 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭
Cold water isn’t worth the risk. Taking the time to evaluate conditions and make wise choices can prevent setbacks.

Stay safe and train smart as the season changes. Happy training!

12/18/2024

As we continue to grow so does our lack of free time. Beech River Kennels is looking for someone who can help us with our social media needs. This would be a perfect opportunity for a high school/ college kid who enjoys the creative side of things. Knowledge of how to create Facebook post using canva and other programs required. Time commitment would be 2-3 hours per week and is a paid position. Message us if interested.

12/18/2024

Holiday Tips!

Adding some holiday greenery to your decor this year? 🌱 🎄 Plants can spruce things up, however some of them can also be dangerous for pets and require extra care if you have a pet that might see them as a snack. If your pet ingests any of these holiday plants, call your vet or Pet Poison Helpline.

P.S. If you're curious about Christmas trees 👀 ... they can cause intestinal blockage if the needles are ingested. Live trees are also sometimes treated with chemicals that can cause toxicity if chewed on.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving. We are extremely grateful and blessed with amazing clients and friends. We pray blessings come your way not only today, but everyday. 🐾

11/26/2024

Due to a cancellation, we have 1 large kennel available for boarding this week.

11/26/2024

Avoid a trip to the emergency vet this Thanksgiving!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/49pi1Al

11/26/2024

Just a friendly reminder since Thanksgiving is this week. Please make sure to keep your dogs safe. 🐾🐾🐾

11/26/2024

Thanks to new friends and great partnerships we were able to get it done in Missouri this past weekend.

11/09/2024

Beech River Kennels is completely FULL during the week of Dec. 20-30, 2024. THANK YOU!

11/04/2024

Due to no fault of his own this 3 1/2 year old Chesapeake is available for sale to the right home setting. Bear has an exceptional pedigree, finished level dog, works great in the duck blind but needs more opportunities to hunt. Serious inquiries only.
731.733.4530- West Tennessee

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃🎃🎃🎃

10/31/2024

Just a friendly reminder as your pets enter tonight’s festivities. Please keep them
Safe. Happy Halloween 👻

10/28/2024

3.5 year old finished Male Chesapeake for sale.