Animal trainer under investigation after abusing dog (Image via Masshole Report/YouTube)A video of an animal trainer abusing a dog at the TyCalK9 Dog Training Center in Arcola, Texas has surfaced online. The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office has launched an investigation into the matter.TyCalK9’s animal center boasts training dogs for high profile clients including NBA superstars and reality TV personalities. Based on the video that went viral, the community believes that the dogs are in danger under the trainer’s guidance.In the harrowing video, a trainer is seen slamming a German Shepherd dog onto the cement floor after being swung over the trainer’s shoulder with the hold of a leash. The dog can clearly be heard whimpering in distress after it attempts to get back on its feet following the horrifying experience.Animal cruelty investigation launched against TyCalK9 trainerAfter the incident went viral, a probe was initiated into the matter. The District Attorney's (DA) official statement regarding the shocking video read:"The District Attorney's Office is actively investigating an animal cruelty report regarding a video on social media depicting the alleged mistreatment of a dog in Fort Bend County.”“We cannot share the details as the investigation is ongoing, but we take these matters seriously and do not condone the mistreatment of animals in any regard. A thorough investigation by experienced animal cruelty investigators and prosecutors is underway."As the video began circulating on social media, netizens expressed hatred towards the trainer. Many mentioned that the trainer must be put behind bars. Followers of the story attempted to identify the man in question on social media as well. Some identified him as Manuel Golden, however it has not been verified.TriciadR@gurltrendsJustice for Musa! Spread the word, a trainer for celebs- Manuel Golden of @Tycalk9 is an animal abuser. He must pay for his disgusting actions.7:07 AM · Jan 14, 2022Justice for Musa! Spread the word, a trainer for celebs- Manuel Golden of @Tycalk9 is an animal abuser. He must pay for his disgusting actions.A few comments online read:JB@j_brownk9There is a time and place for titration appropriate corrections in professional K9 training. The TMZ video going around featured #TyCalK9 is abhorrent and the “dog trainer” needs to go to jail.4:08 AM · Jan 14, 202232There is a time and place for titration appropriate corrections in professional K9 training. The TMZ video going around featured #TyCalK9 is abhorrent and the “dog trainer” needs to go to jail.Jared Jones@JaredJo84787542Stop with the celebrity, politician, and rapper bs for five minutes and stand together in making sure @TyCalK9 gets dealt with for abusing dogs. Do something useful today2:50 AM · Jan 13, 2022131Stop with the celebrity, politician, and rapper bs for five minutes and stand together in making sure @TyCalK9 gets dealt with for abusing dogs. Do something useful todayalew2backfortheattack@letitroll430When I saw that animal abuse video today from #tycalk9 it tore me apart. I need to take a break. There are some things you cannot unsee and I am sick. I just want to know that they are shut down for good and that he is in jail. Night I’m sick4:24 AM · Jan 14, 202221When I saw that animal abuse video today from #tycalk9 it tore me apart. I need to take a break. There are some things you cannot unsee and I am sick. I just want to know that they are shut down for good and that he is in jail. Night I’m sickBane Of Existence@WhySoSerious06Tycalk9- the game dog, sport dog and working dog community is very small so when we all catch wind of this type of shit (animal abuse) and start spreading the word on platforms, it catches fire quick.7:55 AM · Jan 13, 2022177Tycalk9- the game dog, sport dog and working dog community is very small so when we all catch wind of this type of shit (animal abuse) and start spreading the word on platforms, it catches fire quick. https://t.co/92eW6mGm2LBane Of Existence@WhySoSerious06Owner of tycalk9 has locked all SM accounts- good. That means he knows people are looking for him. Now it's a matter of PD doing the right thing- for the record i hate these scenarios but legit animal abuse is where I draw the line in the sand.8:13 AM · Jan 12, 202281Owner of tycalk9 has locked all SM accounts- good. That means he knows people are looking for him. Now it's a matter of PD doing the right thing- for the record i hate these scenarios but legit animal abuse is where I draw the line in the sand.The TyCalK9 animal trainer was not visible in the video and the training facility’s Instagram page was deleted as the situation came to light.According to Google, the training facility is permanently closed. TyCalK9 offered "Specified training services for Elite clientele" along with customized training packages including personal protection training or advanced obedience. According to ABC 13, the Houston SPCA has also offered assistance in the animal cruelty investigation.