The IG said found ‘aging and unsatisfactory’ kennel conditions that had injured or sickened dogs at 10 of 12 bases inspected.

The Pentagon inspector general recommended the military reduce the number of military working dogs until there are enough caretakers to provide all dogs with satisfactory care.

At least four military working dogs died after being housed in kennels that a recent Defense Department inspector general report called unsatisfactory.

An Office of the Inspector General report found that poor kennel conditions and a lack of enough caretakers can result in health issues, death.