Pet Groomer Allegedly Seen Kicking Dog in Video Arrested for Animal Cruelty

A pet groomer in Florida’s been arrested, accused of savagely kicking a small dog multiple times in a disturbing video that’s gone viral.

Miami-Dade Police have arrested Richel Yumar-Gonzalez and charged him with one count of cruelty to animals — police say he’s the guy caught on tape aiming several kicks at a small white dog named Coco.

In the video, the dog tries to sprint down a hallway — and the man in the clip kicks the pup hard to stop it.

The dog skitters on down the hall, with the man following … then the dog turns around, and the suspect lands a brutal, crunching kick to the animal, knocking it back with a loud yelp. Ultimately, the poor pooch follows him back down the hall, and the video cuts out.

The video was captured by a doorbell camera … which subsequently led to Yumar-Gonzalez’s termination from his mobile pet grooming job — and later, to his arrest. Police said he’s made a full confession.

Cops say Yumar-Gonzalez admitted to striking the dog … claiming it had become aggressive and bit him. Police said he told them he’s been going through personal issues and he reportedly doesn’t know why he reacted so viciously.