Troy Creek Retrievers
Service area: Serves clients in Virginia’s Northern Neck, including Colonial Beach, Fredericksburg, Colonial Heights, Oakton, and surrounding areas within a 100-mile radius.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Working Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
- Separation Anxiety
- Fearfulness
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Medium
- Large
- Sporting
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Troy Creek Retrievers offers intensive board-and-train programs focused on retrieving, gun dog work, obedience, and field trial preparation. Training is individualized to each dog’s breed, temperament, and goals. Programs include daily training sessions using real birds and water features, with regular updates provided to owners. Owners are invited to visit and participate in training sessions. Programs range from foundational obedience to advanced hunt test preparation, including Junior Hunter and Senior Hunter titles.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact directly for customized quotes based on training goals, duration, and dog needs. Packages are tailored for board-and-train programs, typically lasting several weeks to months.
Testimonials
“Bobby has taken our boy Rio from being an “overly indulged puppy” to a serious young ‘man’! Rio loves him and his job, tail always going, eager work. Bobby has a gentle firmness about his methods and truly understands the breed. They don’t have to be “broken” to succeed, they can be molded. Rio has 2 legs toward his JH and is training for SH, it’s been a rewarding journey .”
– Val Jablonski ~ Colonial Heights, VA
“Bobby is an outstanding trainer. He took my year old chessie through OB, FF, taught her how to swim and handled her to a junior title in 4 months. He understands the breed, and you can tell he honestly loves the dogs. He runs an outstanding kennel and a grade A operation.”
– Ryan Schaal ~ Moyock, NC
“I’ve known Bobby for 13 years and was always impressed with how well trained his dogs were and what a confident handler he was. He was able to figure her out and put her Master Hunter on her and not only that, he really established a bond with her and despite the fact that she is willing to run for anyone, she runs better for him than for anyone else that ever handled her, including me.”
– Julie Reardon, Hope Springs Farm, breeder and owner of Chesapeakes since 1981
About the Trainer
Troy Creek Retrievers is a full-service dog training kennel owned by Bobby Baldwin, specializing in training retrievers and versatile breeds for waterfowl and upland hunting, competitive hunt tests, and field trials. They also offer formal obedience training for medium and large breeds, even for non-hunting dogs. The facility is located on thousands of acres of private land in Westmoreland County, Virginia, with multiple ponds and natural terrain for realistic training environments. Boarding is available for medium and large dogs, and the kennel emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and personalized care. Bobby is known for his intuitive, breed-specific training methods that focus on molding dogs rather than breaking them, and he encourages owner involvement in training sessions. His clients report remarkable results, including titled hunt dogs and improved behavior in anxious or unruly dogs.
In addition to training, Troy Creek Retrievers breeds and sells Labrador, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Poodle, and Golden Retriever puppies, and offers stud services. The business has been operating since the late 1990s, building a reputation for excellence in gun dog training and client communication.
Accomplishments
Bobby Baldwin has trained multiple dogs to achieve Junior Hunter and Senior Hunter titles in NAHRA and AKC hunt tests. One of his dogs won Best of Breed at the National Dog Show in Philadelphia. He has been training since the late 1990s and is recognized by breeders and hunters as an expert in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and other gun dog breeds.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Bobby directly via phone or email to schedule an initial consultation. During this meeting, training goals are discussed, and a customized program is designed. Owners are invited to visit the facility to observe training and meet Bobby before committing.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 8am-7pm
Tuesday: 8am-7pm
Wednesday: 8am-7pm
Thursday: 8am-7pm
Friday: 8am-7pm
Saturday: 8am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
Location
212 Troy Farm Rd, Colonial Beach, VA 22443Listing Tools for Trainers
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