Dog trainer fined $5,000
Wichita ? A trainer at a Wichita greyhound kennel has been fined $5,000 and has lost his license to work at Kansas race tracks after an inspection uncovered conditions so bad that several dogs were lying in their own urine.
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission issued a summary order this week against Aaron Unger.
Conditions described as “unhealthy for dogs and humans” were discovered in August when a commission veterinarian inspected Brinkley Kennel No. 10 at the Wichita Greyhound Park. The veterinarian described floors covered with standing urine, turnout pens littered with feces and mouse droppings throughout the kennel, the order said.
The inspector also found at least two malnourished dogs and an injured greyhound. The animals were moved to another kennel at the park, and the injured dog was treated.
Stephen Martino, the commission’s executive director, said Unger’s license was revoked summarily.
“We take these allegations very seriously,” Martino said.
He said Unger has the opportunity to appear before a commission committee, which will review the terms of the summary order to determine whether they are appropriate.
No phone number was listed for Unger in the Wichita area.




