(U) Evaluation of the DoD Military Working Dog Program's Management of Canine Welfare (Final Report is CUI)

Title Full

Date Issued

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Submitting OIG

Department of War OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of War

Report Number

DODIG-2026-057

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Agency Wide

Yes

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
D-2026-2057-DEV0SV-0001-0001.A1	No	$0	$0
(U) Rec. A.1: The DoD OIG recommended that the Secretary of the Air Force, as Executive Agent for the DoD Military Working Dog Program, in coordination with the DoD Military Working Dog Program Manager, reduce the number of DoD military working dogs in non-training status at the 341 Training Squadron to meet Title 9 Code of Federal Regulations requirements until the number of caretakers meets the Department of Air Force Instruction 31-126 requirements for 5 hours per day of physical activity, social and cognitive enrichment.
D-2026-2057-DEV0SV-0002-0001.B1	No	$0	$0
(U) Rec. B.1: The DoD OIG recommended that the Secretary of the Air Force, as Executive Agent for the DoD Military Working Dog Program and the DoD Military Working Dog Program Manager, in coordination with the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Navy, develop and implement a plan to upgrade military working dog kennel facilities to meet current DoD standards.