Episode 255: You Don’t Move On You Carry On with Alfred Brenner
Mon Jan 26 2026
In this engaging conversation, Eric Stanbro and Ted Summers discuss their experiences in dog training and military service, featuring Marine, K9 Handler, Author Alfred Brenner. They explore the transition from business ownership to focusing on dog training, the emotional and physical challenges faced by dog handlers in combat, and the importance of the bond between handlers and their dogs. The discussion also touches on training techniques, deployment experiences, and the evolving dynamics of military and law enforcement dog handling. In this conversation, Alfred Brenner shares his harrowing experiences during deployment, including the traumatic IED incident that led to significant injuries and the loss of his service dog, Grief. He discusses the emotional aftermath of the incident, including feelings of guilt and the process of grieving. Throughout his recovery, he emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and strength in the face of trauma, ultimately leading to his decision to write a book titled 'Surviving with Grief' to honor his fallen comrades and share his journey.
Here is a link to Alfred's Book: Surviving with Grief. https://a.co/d/440VVBN
and can be found 9n Amazon Prime!
And as ALWAYS thank you to our amazing sponsors!!
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Rest in Peace Dege Legge!
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In this engaging conversation, Eric Stanbro and Ted Summers discuss their experiences in dog training and military service, featuring Marine, K9 Handler, Author Alfred Brenner. They explore the transition from business ownership to focusing on dog training, the emotional and physical challenges faced by dog handlers in combat, and the importance of the bond between handlers and their dogs. The discussion also touches on training techniques, deployment experiences, and the evolving dynamics of military and law enforcement dog handling. In this conversation, Alfred Brenner shares his harrowing experiences during deployment, including the traumatic IED incident that led to significant injuries and the loss of his service dog, Grief. He discusses the emotional aftermath of the incident, including feelings of guilt and the process of grieving. Throughout his recovery, he emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and strength in the face of trauma, ultimately leading to his decision to write a book titled 'Surviving with Grief' to honor his fallen comrades and share his journey. Here is a link to Alfred's Book: Surviving with Grief. https://a.co/d/440VVBN and can be found 9n Amazon Prime! And as ALWAYS thank you to our amazing sponsors!! KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING Online Police K9 Supervisor http://tacticalpolicek9training.com/ 30% off with the discount code WDR30 HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com WDR10RAY 10% off DOGTRA OFFICIAL www.dogtra.com WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200 ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com “WDRADIO” 10% off Music by @brotherdege brotherdege.net Rest in Peace Dege Legge!