Creek Flats Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Aaron T., the breeder behind Creek Flats Retrievers located in Waterford, PA. We say we breed the way we want to buy. Willow is biddable, intelligent, athletic, and playful. She stands 23" tall at the withers and weighs 58 lbs. We have completed a full genetic panel through Embark and have certified her hips, elbows, eyes, and heart through OFA.
Q. & A. with Aaron
Why did you start breeding?
Simple: our passion for dogs. Our dogs have brought us so much joy and we want to share that with the world. We had one beautiful, healthy litter of 10 puppies with our Labrador and retired her from breeding. Our plan is to do the same with our Golden Retriever.What makes your program special?
Our dogs of course! But also, the pups are whelped in our home and remain in our home until they go to yours. They are exposed to all of the everyday home sounds. They are socialized well with people of different ages and different animals.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Golden Retriever puppies are dark golden. Labrador Retriever puppies are chocolate. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Female Pick 6
Went homeFemale
Female Pick 5
Went homeFemale
Female Pick 4
Went homeFemale
Male Pick 2
Went homeMale
Male Pick 1
Went homeMale
Female Pick 2
Went homeFemale
Female Pick 3
Went homeFemale
Female Pick 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Aaron
Aaron has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
"The price includes a health guarantee, genetic testing, AKC Registration, age appropriate puppy vaccinations, socialization and initial puppy potty training. All puppies are the same price, regardless of color, size or gender."
Contract & health guarantee
Aaron may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Aaron offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Aaron directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Aaron.
Breeder's location
Meet in Waterford, PA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Erie Airport (Tom Ridge Field)
Meet in Cleveland, OH
More about Aaron
Aaron has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Aaron was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Aaron’s links
Aaron is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Creek Flats Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Willow, mom
Golden Retriever
About Willow
HR Dove Creek's Thunder Struck Willow - "Willow" - is biddable, intelligent, athletic, and playful. She has a high prey drive, but has an off switch at home and in the hunting blind. Willow has excellent manners and hunts and trains with style. I believe her puppies will excel in hunting and agility sports. Her sweet disposition and alacrity make her a joy to be around in and outside of our home. The proven field pedigrees of Willow and the sire of this litter, HRCH Dove Creek's Smoke Wagon Express MH - "Colt" -, will no doubt make excellent working dogs. Willow stands 23" at the withers and weighed 58 pounds at breeding.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Excellent level
Creek Flats Retrievers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Golden Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
