Episode 255: You Don’t Move On You Carry On with Alfred Brenner

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. and can be found 9n Amazon Prime! And as ALWAYS thank you to our amazing sponsors!! KINETIC DOG FOOD HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING Online Police K9 Supervisor 30% off with the discount code WDR30⁣ HORIZON STRUCTURES RAY ALLEN K9 WDR10RAY 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣ Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

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Episode 255: You Don’t Move On You Carry On with Alfred Brenner is an episode from Working Dog Radio by Ted Summers and Eric Stanbro - Working Dog Radio Hosts.

This episode is 1:32:48 long.

This episode was published on Jan 26, 2026.

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