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Contents 20 Father’s Day Tribute of ‘16 22 Summer

By Aaron Dorksen

Top 5 Tips In The Woods 04 Weirdness 24 By Dan Starcher

To Make Exercise More Enjoyable

to Avoid Unhealthy Training A Hunter 06 How 26 Habits at the Office By Brad Tansey

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Adventures 10 Summer Brew 16 Home By Aaron Dorksen

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Weirdness in the woods Story & Photo by Dan Starcher Dix Communications

hat is going on in our nation’s wooded areas? For years, people have claimed that a creature known as “Bigfoot” roams our forests, largely unnoticed and undetected. Is this the product of overactive imaginations or could there really be an elusive, hairy, ape-like creature that manages to stay just out of camera’s reach? According to the Bigfoot Research Field Organization, or BFRO, Ohio has notched 265 reported sightings of the confounding creature as of March, 2016. The BFRO maintains a database of 2 — HisSide // JUNE

Bigfoot sightings from across the country. The people reporting the sightings are passionate about their claims and convincing them that there is NOT a Bigfoot appears to be out of the question. On a recent speaking engagement at the Holmes County Public Library, veteran bigfoot researcher and BFRO member, Marc DeWerth recounts the story of a sighting that happened on Route 39, near Nashville in 2012 (Report #39360 at bfro.net). “This is a place in Ohio to get excited about, because it’s an area that, back in 2014, while giving a lecture here a lot of class

familiar, so I looked at the witnesses name and the couple and it turned out to be from a lady in a car that was traveling in front of the elderly couple. So here you have three cars with a total of five witnesses…all describing a creature in the same spot, going into the same field.” “Stories like this lead to a lot of attention”, Dewerth continued as he segued into another story of a sighting. This attention is what keeps people like Marc Dewerth wading through the woods, logging reports, making plaster casts of footprints, recording hours of video, going on expeditions and collecting data. With all of the data collected of the years, and some admittedly bad video he recorded, there is nothing yet that convinces DeWerth that there is a bigfoot, “but what data there is, is compelling”, he admits.

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ccording to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, working professionals spend an average of 8.5 hours per day at work. Many professionals spend much of their time at work sitting down in front of a computer, which can be detrimental to long-term health. Staying sedentary for long periods of time can contribute to a host of health ailments, including being overweight and obese. But professionals who work in offices can take various steps to ensure all that time at work is not having an adverse affect on their overall health.

GET OUT OF YOUR SEAT. Modern workplaces are built around sitting, so workers must find some time to stand up and stretch. Sitting too long can compromise posture and lead to craning of the neck for looking at the computer screen. Get out of your chair, walk around the office and get the blood moving in your body.

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PACK YOUR LUNCH. Bringing lunch to work puts you in greater control over the foods you are eating. You can pack a healthy and diverse selection of foods. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to also bring some snacks that offer a healthy mix of protein and carbohydrates to keep your energy levels up. Otherwise, you may succumb to the temptation of the lunchroom snack machine.

TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS. Stale air inside an office environment can make you feel fatigued and less productive. Use every opportunity possible to get up and leave your office. Instead of sending an instant message or making a phone call to a coworker, visit him or her in person. Plan a brief, mid-afternoon walk outside of your office to clear your mind and get some fresh air.

DISINFECT SURFACES OFTEN. Oftentimes, when one person at the office gets sick, many others soon follow. Keep your desk drawer stocked with some alcohol swabs or disinfecting spray and routinely clean your keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, and desk surfaces. You also can wipe off door handles and knobs around the office if you want to be proactive.

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Local Career Opportunities Story by Thomas Doohan Dix Communications

rying to position yourself to get a good job in Wayne County? Local authorities in workforce development say think STEM. STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, skills

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according to research conducted by the Bookings Institution, employees with STEM skills earn on average more than their peers with equal education across occupations (blue-collar, craft or professional). In northeast Ohio there are lots of booming industries. However, at the top of the list of thriving industries in the region is

manufacturing, said Wayne Girbach, director of the Workforce Innovations Network. Wayne County follows that trend, he said, adding it is even “a manufacturing giant in a lot of ways.” Shawn Starlin, project manager at the Wayne Economic Development Council, said the county is full of manufacturers.

Of course, there are J.M. Smucker Company and LuK, the biggest employers in the county, he said. However, the area is full of medium to small sized manufactures, too. “There are a lot of manufacturing opportunities right now that are hiring people,” Starlin said. He added with Daisy Brand and GOJO coming into the mix, there will be even more positions available. The kind of employees local manufacturing companies are looking for spans a wide array of characteristics, Girbach said. While they need traditional laborers, they also need human resource personnel, marketing, sales, engineers, CNC operators, machinists, welders and front-end laborers to do their operations effectively. With that in mind, Girbach and Starlin said those looking for careers at a local manufacturing facility would do well to study science, technology, engineering, math and related fields. “The STEM stuff is huge,” Girbach said. “There is substance behind that.” Students entering the workforce out of high school who have had STEM education of some kind are at an advantage over traditional students seeking jobs in manufacturing, Girbach said. Being able to operate specialized machinery or understanding how to weld

and fabricate will provide “multiple opportunities.” STEM education is not just appropriate for manufacturing, however. Girbach and Starlin said the agricultural and construction world uses graduates with specializations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Many of the graduates come from Ohio State University’s Agricultural Technical Institute. Kimberly Sayers, ATI’s director of business training and educational services, said the university’s Power Equipment program graduates many students who end up working good jobs at local companies in those industries. Using the skills gathered in the program, they may work as mechanics in tractor dealerships or construction equipment dealerships.

“There are a lot of manufacturing opportunities right now that are hiring people,”

Dale Leppo, of Leppo Rents, which is located in Wooster and six other communities in the region, said the company employs about 15 ATI graduates. The company rents and sells construction equipment. It has skid steer loaders,

Sam Slater, a student at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, tries out a self-steering utility vehicle. Kimberly Sayers, director of business training and educational services for ATI, said students in the university’s programs, which often have an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, are often very marketable to local businesses.

telehandlers, scissor lifts and boom lifts. ATI graduates, and other people who have training in STEM, come to the table with a great work ethic and an array technical skills positioning them for success, Leppo said. In an industry which deals with specialized equipment “you need to know how the equipment works.” Most of the recent college graduates start out in the shop, Leppo said. They work on making repairs to rentals and servicing different pieces of machinery. While it is not necessarily a “glamour” job, he said if people work hard “you can do pretty well.” If people buckle down and put their time in, they can advance in the company and have a successful career, Leppo said. He said of the three of the seven store managers, the company’s top salesman and the

president of the company’s oil and gas division are all ATI graduates. While studying science and technology is a good way to snatch up a good career in Wayne County, Girbach said the reality is there are many ways to do that in the area. He said many manufacturers in the area have reported a need for front end laborers. For those jobs, if someone works hard, they can move up the chain and make a high quality career. Further, Girbach said, as manufacturing grows in Wayne County, so will supportive industries. With more jobs in the county, there will be a greater need for people working in the insurance industry and finance.

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Summer Adventures A sampling of how well-known personalities from the area high school sports scene enjoy their summer vacation time. Story by Aaron Dorksen Dix Communications Name: Kevin Beachy Jobs: West Holmes cross country coach/Spanish teacher Summer fun: “I stay very busy over the summer. I love to travel, especially with my wife Lindsey and our families. We do road trips out west, weekend get-aways, cruises, or travel to other countries. My wife has been to 50 states and I have been to 49. I have also traveled to over 20 countries. “The last few summers have been busy life-changing events, such as an outdoor wedding and building a house. “This summer we are planning another trip out west, although we will be flying so we can spend more time hiking in the national parks and less time driving out there. “I coach cross country so I have some summer practices. “We have spent the better part of the last few years training for marathons. Most of the runs are just on the Holmes County hills around our house. We usually do some races during the summer as well. “We also spend many hours working on a forest management plan in the woods we own, or just going for a hike and a picnic. “I also have played church league slow pitch softball for many summers. “Also, my wife and I have three goats that we Kevin Be achy and take for walks!” his w hikin g in the

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Name: Mike Bohley Jobs: Chippewa football coach/social studies teacher Summer fun: “What I enjoy doing centers on fishing. In particular, I really focus on two species of fish when spending time on the water. The first species that I like to fish for are Muskies. These fish are found at West Branch, Salt Fork, Leesville, and Lake Milton. So, during June I can be found on one of these lakes enjoying myself fishing for Muskies. The second type of fish that I spend significant time attempting to catch are flathead catfish. These fish are found at Tappan Lake. Spending time out on the water gives me an opportunity to relax, and have some time away from the school to focus on the upcoming season’s goals from my standpoint. “The other summertime activity that I do every year is that I go to Hunting Island, S.C. during the second week of June. It’s exactly 60 miles between both Charleston, S.C. and Savannah, Ga. Going on vacation every year during this time really gives me a chance to decompress and get away from Ohio, even if it’s only for a week. While in South Carolina, I thoroughly enjoy the food, the weather, the beach, and fishing for both shark and red fish. “The final summer activities that enjoy are lifting weights, going to Akron Zoo (year membership) and going to Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia (kid amusement park). All of these activities combined make up my short, yet enjoyable summer time. Starting after July 4 we really get busy with football activities.” e Bohley

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Name: Doug Haas Jobs: Wooster football coach/Generals’ Academy and credit recovery director Summer fun: “I try to do a half-marathon every year. I have done the Cleveland half and the Medina half, this year I may train and try and do a different one sometime. I need to get in a little better shape. Other than that, you can usually find me at the Dean Davis or Follis Field putting the team through a summer workout. When I am not there, I am home with my wife and kids (the beauty of both being teachers). This is the first year that my kids are in kid pitch softball. “Every other year we go to Duck, N.C. (on the Outer Banks) with my wife’s family. She has three other sisters. So all of the families rent a beach house and we just relax for the week. Doug Ha

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Name: Joe Staley Jobs: Rittman baseball coach/athletic director Summer fun: “A favorite vacation spot is Clearwater Beach, Fla. I started going there as a kid with my parents when I was very young and have continued it with my wife and now our daughter as well. Also I used to go to Bobcaygeon, Ontario every year for a week-long fishing trip. I don’t make it every year now, but still go every now and then as it has turned into a fishing and golf trip.

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Name: Doug Davault Jobs: Orrville football coach/principal Summer fun: “Every other year we go to a beach location like Outer Banks, or Virginia Beach, and rent a house for the week with my wife’s side of the family. “I take a long weekend golf/baseball trip with my dad, sons, nephews, friends (about 10-12 of us) each summer to a major or minor league destination. This summer we are going to Cooperstown. “I enjoy golfing with my family every chance I get, which isn’t as much as I’d like it to be. “Most of the summer, though, is taken up with weight room and football activities.”

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Name: Mike Wolf Jobs: Hillsdale baseball coach/recently retired from General Motors in Parma Summer fun: “Where to start ? Hmmm …. My wife and I are both ‘foodies’ and, of course, baseball fans. During the summer we try and visit the various baseball parks in the state — both major league and minor league — Indians, Reds, Clippers, Mudhens and Rubberducks. We always try and hit a new or interesting restaurant or Bistro in the area before the game. For me, probably the highlight of the summer is my three sons and I taking our annual baseball trip together. We have been all over: Baltimore, St Louis, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, etc. It’s a chance for an ‘All Boys Weekend’ and a great opportunity for the four of us to enjoy baseball and family bonding in one package.”

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Name: Wes Martin Jobs: Northwestern wrestling coach/English teacher Summer fun: “I work at Phantom Fireworks in the summer, so my gardening time is a bit limited but I love putting in and raising a vegetable garden. My grandma used to have one, and I loved helping her harvest, though weeding is a pain. My dad also had a garden, and it was always our (the kids’) duty to weed the garden. That still didn’t deter me from having my own garden. Now, my son and I put in a garden every year. Some years are better than others, depending on when we can get it planted (many late night softball and baseball practices and games). I like working out in the sun and dirt. It puts my mind at ease, and I am a big nature lover. I actually don’t like warn weather, so 90-degree days make it tough to weed. My favorite part of the whole experience is harvesting the food, and eating a homegrown dinner. Obviously sweet corn is a must, but we also grown potatoes, beans, tomatoes, strawberries, peas, watermelon, etc. Wes Ma rtin

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Benz are working on their own selfdriving technology. Legislation within the United States has already paved the way for autonomous cars to be tested on private roads. Once these cars are made available to the public, legislators will begin the task of revising driving laws and may need to reconsider how drivers earn their licenses. Although the technology differs depending on the manufacturer, in the Google autonomous vehicle, a number of components are working in concert to enable the vehicle to move safely. At the heart of the system is a laser range finder mounted on the roof of the car. This laser generates a detailed 3D map of the environment. The car then combines these laser measurements with established high-resolution maps of the world. The vehicle also employs other sensors in its technology. Radars mounted on the front and rear

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Home Brew Story by Bobby Warren Dix Communications

t has been said a watched pot never boils. So, Shaun Vahl settled into a chair just outside his garage door, listened to “Zoot Suit Riot” by Cherry Poppin’Daddies and relaxed as whatever was inside the large, covered stock pot on a large propane burner did its thing. To the untrained eye, it might appear Vahl was frying a turkey, but he was actually just boiling water. Well, not just, because he was in the beginning stage of crafting some homebrewed beer. This one would be Heather’s Irish Ale. Vahl is part of what seems to be an increasing number of young men between the ages of 21-49 with a little bit of disposable income who are making quality craft beers at home. A recent survey showed nearly 91 percent of homebrewers fall into this category. Only 6 percent are at least 50 years old, and fewer than 2 percent of these beer aficionados are women. 14 — HisSide // JUNE

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Around seven years ago, Vahl was talking to a co-worker who expressed an interest in making his own beer. Vahl told him it was something he wanted to do, too. They checked out books from the library, and several years later, the hobby started on a whim continues to brew. Vahl recommends anyone interested in crafting their own beer to begin with a starter kit. This will allow hobbyists to test the waters without investing a lot of money in equipment they might never use again. Rick Davis, owner with his wife, Cheryl, of Today’s Kitchen Store in Wooster, agreed. He sells beer and hard cider kits for $40. The self-contained starter kit includes the one-gallon jug, an airlock, tubes,

grains, yeast and sanitizer -everything needed to start that first batch of brew. However, they do not come with bottles or caps for the finished adult beverages. And, those who want to make hard cider will have to purchase the apple cider. The cider kit does come with enough materials to make three batches. And, once the first batch is complete, Today’s Kitchen Store sells supplies to make more brew. Each box contains enough grains and hops for a one-gallon recipe using the equipment already purchased. These sell for $15, and another sanitizer pack will cost $2. For those who get the beer brewing bug, like Vahl, then they can purchase

additional equipment. “You want to start with an easy process, and the things you do later will add steps to what you already know how to do,” Vahl said. “You want to get started as cheaply as you can. Any equipment I buy now is only to make things faster.” For example, Vahl has switched to brewing 10 gallons (two five-gallon batches) and putting the fermented and finished product in appropriatesized kegs. He began making five gallons at a time, and it required him to sanitize and sterilize 48-50 bottles each time. The first time he filled his own bottles with his own beer and capped them was a magical moment. It was a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Then, all of that turned into work. It is much easier having to sterilize one keg than 50 bottles. The sanitization aspect is very important, Davis and Vahl said. If any foreign matter gets into the mix,

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The liquid was then added to a five-gallon bucket, and the yeast was added. Vahl sealed it up with an airlock, and he began the wait for the finished product. Vahl has some advice for those who want to enjoy this hobby: 1) Sanitization is very important. If foreign bacteria or microorganisms get into the beer, it will make it taste bad; 2) Drink what you like and make what you like; 3) Don’t worry if anyone else likes it, just make sure you do.

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For the Love of Grilling Cost Break Down The Cost of Grilling per person

Top Sirloin $17.99/lb. ($9 per person) -----------Burgers $6.99/lb. ($3.50 per person) ----------------------

Nutrition Summary Grilled Chicken

Grilled Fish

Calories: 147 per medium piece Fat: 8.36g Carbs: 0g Protein: 16.79g

Calories: 123 per fillet Fat: 1.33g Carbs: 0.31g Protein: 25.53g

Calorie breakdown:

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10% fat 1% carbs 89% protein

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Sausages $13-15/lb. ($3.50 to $5 per person) ---------------------Dry-Aged Rib Eye $21.99/lb. or around $50 per bone-in steak ($25 per person)

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DO’S Pre-Cook meat in a microwave to reduce cook time. Keep flipping burgers. Cook meat to safe temps. Try Coconut Shell Charcoal. Prep the grate. DON’TS Char the meat, results in HCA’s and PAH’s. Put cooking spray on after the grill is hot. Skimp on the charcoal. Cover the grill cooking directly over the coals. Cut into your food to test doneness.

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Servings 8-10

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INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

8 -10 country-style pork ribs 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon pepper 2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce

Place ribs meaty side up in an ungreased baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover with foil and bake for 2 hours. Drain liquid. Brush ribs generously with BBQ sauce. Bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes in oven or on the BBQ. Add more sauce half-way through.

Recipe courtesy of The Food Network

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‘Summer of ’16’

Could be Great for Cleveland Sports Fans Story by Aaron Dorksen Dix Communications

ummer is usually the time of year when people watch the least TV, especially in colder regions such as the Midwest. After being cooped up all winter, us Ohioans scatter throughout the outdoors to swimming pools, hiking paths, bike trails, ball fields, Lake Erie and much more. It’s vacation time and we enjoy it in all its glory — away from the TV. This summer could be different, though. Much different. There are a variety of potential must-see TV events for sports fans. Or, better yet must-attend sporting events if people are fortunate enough to have tickets in the case of the Cavaliers and Indians. The 2016 Summer Olympics, NBA playoffs and MLB season could make this a summer like few others for Cleveland sports fans. CAVALIERS — Cavaliers star LeBron James says “It’s championship or bust” for his team. The NBA playoffs are under way as I write 20 — HisSide // JUNE

this column in mid-April and the Cavs are working for a repeat spot in the NBA Finals, which will start on June 2, and ultimately a championship. Despite a lot of drama surrounding the Cavs in the regular season, led by the firing of their coach despite leading the Eastern Conference in January, the team actually came out of the regular season in pretty good shape to make a title run. The Golden State Warriors (73-9) set the NBA record for wins in a regular season and, the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are in the West, too. However, the Cavs are in the weaker East and that gives them a great chance to reach the Finals, where anything can happen. Cleveland’s 57-25 record gave it the top seed in the East, which isn’t nearly as tough as the West, entering the quarterfinals opener against the Detroit Pistons. Let the Warriors, Spurs, Thunder and others fight it out in the West.

The Cavs’ “Big Three” of James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love all had pretty good regular-season performances and will no doubt turn up their intensity level in the playoffs. I like the Cavs’ overall depth, too. Cleveland has waited since 1964 for a major sports championship and if the Cavs are in the running come June this will be must-see action. INDIANS — A respectable goal for the Indians would be to make the playoffs and they have a good shot of doing just that. The starting rotation of Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco, Danny Salazar, Cody Anderson and Josh Tomlin could be great. Last year, the Tribe starters ranked fourth in the AL in ERA, first in strikeouts and third in innings pitched. Cleveland also had one of the best bullpens, led by closer Cody Allen (34-38 on saves, 2.99 ERA). The biggest question surrounding the Indians is obvious: Can they score enough runs? Even a slight improvement on offense could see the Tribe (81-80 in 2015) contend for a playoff spot. With standouts such as Michael Brantey (LF), Jason Kipnis (2B), Francisco Lindor (SS), Mike Napoli (1B), Carlos Santana (DH) and Yan Gomes (C), Cleveland should score more. By the time this column goes to print, I hope the Tribe has broken its pattern

of slow starts in April and is a legitimate playoff contender. Summer is always more fun if the Indians are playing good baseball. OLYMPICS — Last, but certainly not least, the 2016 Summer Olympics will take place in Rio de Janeiro from Aug. 5-21. Hopefully, the water and health concerns in Brazil will be alleviated and all the focus will be on the competition. Athletes from around the world coming together for competition and sportsmanship is sport at its finest. Well-known Olympians such as Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps will lead the way, but it’s always entertaining to watch new stars emerge. I enjoy watching the variety of so many different team and individual sports, too. The Olympics are the original and still the best reality show, where a lifetime of work comes down to a few minutes, or even seconds in the quest for a medal. There’s always a lot to do in the summer, but 2016 could be the most exciting for sports fans in a long, long time. Hopefully, as the mercury rises the Cavs, Indians and Olympics will all heat up the “Summer of ’16.” Aaron Dorksen can be reached at 330-287-1621 or adorksen@the-daily-record. com. Follow him on Twitter at @adorksenTDR. JUNE // HisSide — 21

Involve other interests in your exercise routine. Rather than spending 30 to 60 minutes simply running on a treadmill, take your tablet along with you and stream your favorite television shows.

Get a workout buddy. Friends can supply motivation on those days when you don’t feel like working out while also making workouts more enjoyable by adding a competitive edge as you lift weights, race down the street or engage in other physical activities.

Find activities you like. Finding a physical activity you enjoy increases the chances that you will make exercise a part of your daily routine. A pick up basketball game, walking and cycling are just a few of the many physical activities that can help you live a less sedentary life.

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Sign up for classes. Many gyms now offer classes like kickboxing and intramural sports, which can make exercise more communal and fun.

Set specific goals. You are more likely to enjoy what you’re doing if you reach your goals along the way than if you don’t set any goals and simply go through the motions. You also can reward yourself for reaching certain goals, which will undoubtedly make your efforts more enjoyable.

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Training From Experience Story & Photos by Brad Tansey Dix Communications

or as long as I can remember, hunting has been my biggest passion. I hunted everything from deer and turkeys to squirrels, rabbits and pheasants from the time I was 10 years old. I had a black Labrador Retriever named Buddy when I was a child. Buddy and I did a lot of things together, but I never got into training him for Jager, a four-month-old chocolate Lab is training to become a shed hunting purposes. hunting dog. It’s been about eight years since Buddy passed away, and I decided I was train to hunt with me. So, Because I’m even more ready to get another Lab. I after speaking with my obsessed with whitetail was looking for a hunting wife, Brittany, we decided deer hunting now, I knew buddy, and one that I could to get a chocolate Lab. I wanted to try my hand

at training my dog to find shed antlers. What better way than to start with the chocolate Lab I named Jager, which is German for hunter. I did not name him after the popular beverage, as many people assume. Whitetail bucks shed their antlers in the winter months. By having a dog help me find the antlers, I could learn more about the deer and their patterns to make me a better hunter. It also helps to know which bucks made it through hunting season so I can plan on which deer to hunt in the fall.

Ups and Downs The first thing I did when I decided I want to try my hand at training Jager to hunt shed antlers was research and a lot of it. I watched and visited countless YouTube videos, training DVDs, Facebook pages and websites, while taking detailed notes on the entire process. The biggest takeaway mere months into training 24 — HisSide // JUNE

Jager thus far is to take things one day at a time. Asking a puppy to find and retrieve a hard antler is too much all at once. It’s going to take several months to get a puppy ready for his first shed hunt. With all of this in mind, I found a company called DogBone, which specializes in shed antler training products. So, I bought a

kit that included a rubber antler that allows puppies to adjust to the shape and feel of an antler all while bringing out Jager’s natural instincts of retrieving. Jager and I spend roughly 5-10 minutes per session every day of just tossing the antler and him bringing it back to me. Everything I’ve read or watched said to keep the sessions short

because a puppy’s attention span is very minimal at this early age. A word of advice to anyone who’s at this stage in training: Don’t force your dog to work for long periods. Make it a fun game, and keep everything short. Puppies can’t concentrate for long periods of time. As soon as Jager started to lose the least bit of interest,

we stopped training. It wasn’t to penalize him, but instead so he didn’t learn any bad habits such as lying down and chewing the rubber antler. Jager is now four months old and teething. We’ve stopped all retrieval training because his puppy mouth is very tender during this stage, and we don’t want him to develop other potential bad habits like hesitating to pick up an antler or excessive chewing. At this stage the main focus is strictly obedience training — everything from sit, stay, come and lay — until he’s done teething. This is probably the most difficult time for me so far

Jager, a four-month-old chocolate Lab works on obedience on a sunny afternoon.

because I want to go back to shed retrieval training badly. I’m afraid he’ll forget everything we’ve worked on up until this point, but

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Happy Father’s Day Readers Tribute to their Fathers...

From Natalia My dad is the best dad in the whole world because he is very kind to me. He makes me laugh and takes me to fun places and lets me beep the horn on his truck. His name is Dennis Shisler and I love him with my heart.

From Joanna My dad’s name is Joel Moine. He is special because he has taken me on various backpacking trips to the Grand Canyon which isn’t something many dads do with their teenage daughters. I love that he is willing to spend that time with me. He allows me to take risks and seek adventures even though he might disagree with me. This helps me to learn for myself which I appreciate. 26 — HisSide // JUNE

Training Advice

Scott Kuchenbecker, a shed dog trainer/handler and Rootstown resident, gave me some advice on what to do and what not to do while training Jager to find shed antlers. To give some background, Kuchenbecker’s 3-½ yearold chocolate Lab, Chipper, is one course away from attaining a North America Shed Hunting Dog Association master title. A master title is obtained by passing six shed hunt tests

in three different categories. Those categories are Junior, Senior and Master. “There are many methods and ideas on training, but I believe (obedience) would be the most agreed upon training step,” Kuchenbecker said. “The key is repetition, repetition, repetition.”

Always stay positive and patient. Training should be fun for your puppy, and you should create a training environment where your dog will be successful.

Shed dog trainer/handler Scott Kuchenbecker and his dog Chipper are one course away from obtaining a North American Shed Hunting Dog Association master title.

Top 3 Do’s

Obedience is key. Good obedience is the core to all current and future training. The key to obedience is constant repetition of training and consistent commands.

Have fun with training. Your dog will teach you as much as you teach it. Always end your training sessions on a positive note — not a negative one.

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Top 3 Don’ts

Never force your dog through a lesson. Make sure your dog understands what you’re asking them to do before giving a correction. Again, the key is to making training a fun time for the dog.

Don’t expect too much from your puppy. It’s hard to do, but training takes time. A puppy can only absorb so much. Because puppies have short attention spans, your training sessions should be very short.

Don’t expect your puppy to retain everything after one session/season. All too often people train their dogs for the upcoming season, and then once the season is over, the owner doesn’t continue training. When next season comes around, the dog is rusty and the handler becomes frustrated.

Looking ahead All in all, shed training has been a blast for me this far. I think Jager and I are well on our way to becoming a great shed hunting duo based on the training and tips we’ve done so far. Our first shed hunt together will more than likely be next winter. By that time, I hope Jager will have turned into the shed hunting machine I know he is capable of being. If anyone would like to ask any questions, or share their training tips, please feel free to email me at btansey@dixcom.com. Jager, a four-month-old chocolate Lab has been training to be a shed hunting dog since he was eight-weeks-old. 28 — HisSide // JUNE

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