Beechnut Kennel

Beechnut is the best kennel in the area! The staff there interact with the dogs and seem to really enjoy being with dogs! Our dog, Diggie, always comes back home in perfect shape, mentally & physically.

I have only ever boarded my Milo once, but he has also attended day care at Beechnut a handful of times and I’ve been happy with each experience. I appreciate that they are welcoming of his loud and yappy personality as I know he can be quite a handful. It’s also nice having something so close to home.

Beechnut does an outstanding job with our dog Hershey. We highly recommend them for boarding or daycare.

I have been using Beechnut for my Boston Terrier for almost 2 yrs and except for their forgetting baths & nail clipping have been pleased with the level of service. I always made a point to bring the employees something from wherever we went. I recently got another 6 month old Boston that is a show dog. I was extremely disappointed that I could not board my new puppy because he is not fixed. I understand the hormone issue, however don’t understand why they can’t keep him in his room with my other Boston I know someone that has a non-​friendly Jack Russell & thats what Beechnut does for them. Not Happy

Such a great facility! I have a very skid-​dish German Shepherd. I was very skeptical about bringing her to a kennel because she had never been before. I took a tour of the facility and I loved it right away. The staff is so nice and understanding. I dropped my pup off for her first time at daycare and they took such great care of her! They even called me in the middle of the afternoon to let me know how she was doing. I picked her up that day and she was EXHAASTED! (she has SO MUCH energy!!) I was very pleased with my experience and have found a kennel I plan to always come back to!

We’ve used Beechnut for Doggy Daycare and Boarding for our energetic, but slightly anxious, 3 year old pup. He is super excited when we pull into the drive and I can barely get him back into the car to go home at the end of the day – he wants to stay and play! Definitely a great daycare experience.
We were equally pleased with the boarding experience. It was our first time boarding our dog, so we were all a little nervous. The staff at Beechnut were very patient with my endless questions, and very reassuring when I called to check on our dog over the long weekend. When I picked him up, they let me know that he wasn’t eating much his first day, so they mixed rice and cooked chicken in with his food every evening to make sure he was eating properly. I was so appreciative of the extra attention and thought Beechnut put into taking care of our pup. We will continue to use both the daycare and boarding services and I have spread the word to our friends. Such wonderful staff and a great facility!

This is by far the best kennel in the Annapolis area. I have two dogs that we board here 2 – 3 times a year. They are very reasonable priced and caring. I love the fact that my dogs get to play with other dogs. They are absolutely exhausted when they come back home. I feel like they get a vacation when we go on vacation.
On two separate occasions, one of my dogs needed vet care while they were there. Just this past week the staff at Beechnut noticed my older dog needing to urinate several times an hour with very little excretion. They called me right away and after discussion I agreed she should go to the vet. No questions asked, no extra charges to take her there — just great caring service. And as they guessed — she had a urinary tract infection. They then called me after the vet visit to provide me with an update and reassure me everything was ok. I won’t board my dogs anywhere else. Keep up the good work!

I have a 2 year old rescue German Shepherd (who sticks to me like velcro) and have only had her about 5 months. She was terrified of people, especially men, including some that spend a fair amount of time at my house. Since she is so fearful of humans, I made the decision to board her to ensure her safety instead of having a friend come stay at my house. I called Beechnut on a Thursday, intending to board her Sunday night. I explained my work situation and they were extremely accommodating and let me come in Thursday afternoon to do the behavioral evaluation prior to boarding. The staff were able to get her to engage with them and play with the other dogs. When I dropped her off on Sunday morning, she was very anxious and whining and freaking out, and I was incredibly nervous because I had never left her for more than 14 hours before. By the time I got home, they called me just to let me know she settled out and Monday afternoon they called me just to give me an update and even said they would be willing to stay late if I couldn’t make it there by 6pm. They had earned her trust to the point that she was seeking staff out for attention and cuddles. When I got there to pick her up, she was excited to see me and I could tell that she was tired but in a good way. If I could give Beechnut more than 5 stars, I would!

I absolutely love Beechnut Kennel. Like most pet owners, our Shiloh is one of our top priorities. Shes’ our kid and she’s considered family so having a trusted place that takes care of her while we are out of town is priceless.
I could write a lot about how much I like this kennel but I’ll try to make it brief and stay on points.
Facilities: Their facilities are clean and well kept. Your dog will stay in a kennel with heated tiles and a door to go outdoors. They have plenty of space in the yard so your baby will have space to run around and play.
Shiloh gets a little bit of anxiety so I asked them to be able to come in to her kennel where she was going to stay and set it up for her (with a shirt with our smell and her toys) and they were very accommodating and understanding.
Honesty/​Reliability: The first time we boarded Shiloh with them was the first time she was ever boarded so I was very nervous and called them 5 days into her stay. When I asked how she was doing they told me she was little shy the first couple of days and stayed to herself but she was a little bit more comfortable by then which is exactly what I expected from her. I appreciated the fact that they gave me an honest answer and they didn’t tell me she had made a bunch of friends because I would have known that’s not my doggie.
Also, this last Christmas, Shiloh got really sick the night before we were supposed to board her and we had to take her to vet that night. The following day we were supposed to drop her off and leave and we just didn’t feel right about it so we had to cancel her appointment and our trip and when we called Beechnut they were very understanding and they just asked for a note from the vet.
Price: They are very affordable compared to the rest of the DMV area. Yes, they are far and you have to plan for that but they are worth the trip.

I have worked with dogs since I was old enough to work. If it’s a position involving dogs, you name it, I’ve done it. I finally settled on grooming as a career, so naturally I own a little dog myself. I work long hours to accommodate our clients dropping off in the morning before work and picking up by 5:00 PM during the week. So at least 2 days a week, she visits Beechnut. The other 3 she comes to work with me, but is crated. The days she comes home from Beechnut she is so tuckered out and content. She gets so excited when she realizes where we are as I am pulling into the driveway. She loves to go play with her friends (canine and human, I’m sure) and spend the day romping around in the fresh air. Which makes for a much less stressful day for me at work, knowing she is having fun in the sun (or shade). I love the fact that everyone knows her there, and treats her sweetly. They aren’t any hidden fees as they are all inclusive. Their daycare prices are a little higher than a few resorts I’ve checked, but for comfort, convenience, and peace of mind… it’s worth it.

Love this place, not your regular kennel… They actually care for your pet and work with them during the day unlike other kennels that just sit and watch your dog. Wish I a kennel like them near me now.

This is my favorite kennel. They have been our kennel of choice for the past 5 years, and remember my dog each time. The staff is excellent with the animals & humans! They don’t nickel & dime you with all the «add-​ons» that are typical at other local kennels. They offer plenty of personalized care & exercise opportunities without having to pay extra. They also have a very clean facility. I feel like I am taking the dog to summer camp instead of a boarding kennel.

My dog, Eleanor goes to Beechnut Kennel for daycare and boarding. I cannot say enough about their love for animals and the dedicated individual care they give to each and every dog. From the cleanliness of the runs and play areas to the professionalism of the staff, they are a great example of what every kennel should be. My dog and I could not be happier!!!

The staff at Beechnut seem to adore their 4 legged customers. I feel completely comfortable leaving my dog here for boarding and feel confident she is being well cared for. I’ve also been inside of the runs which were very, very clean.

When we moved to Edgewater we were worried that we wouldn’t find a great local place that provided both doggie daycare and overnight stays for our extremely active Chocolate Lab.
We were beyond happy when we visited Beechnut and met the staff in particular, the manager Melissa. This isn’t just a paycheck to her, she really cares about animals and continues educating herself by attending classes about various pet issues.
Our dog is tireless and when they told me to expect my dog to be exhausted at the end of his stay during daycare I laughed at the thought and even challenged this statement. Afterall, when he is home with me, we go out about every 2 hours to play fetch and he usually gets long walks twice a day.
Well I was so wrong. The best part of this operation is that the dogs have human contact for most of their stay. The staff is always out playing with the pets, so my dog gets a ball thrown to him for a good part of the day. That is nirvana for my retriever. He lives and breathes to play fetch and they oblige.
For three days of day care per week, we pay $ 40 bucks. A drop in the bucket for the assurance we get knowing our dog is having the time of his life socializing with other dogs and playing fetch. That sure beats the alternative: home alone sleeping his life away.
They are very concerned that all dogs are up on their vaccinations, and group the pets based upon personalities and compatibility. Beechnut has baby pools in the hot summer months, and indoor areas during the winter. We love this place and so does our pup!