NYC dog trainer caught on video kicking, whipping pups still in business, neighbors say: Hes fully abusing dogs

A dog trainer running an illegal animal boarding outfit out of his Brooklyn apartment continues to operate even after graphic videos showing him allegedly abusing canines surfaced on social media, neighbors say.More than 30 horrific animal abuse complaints, including two dozens calls to 311 this month alone, have been leveled against Corey Harden alleging the Flatbush-based dog trainer has pummeled several pups — even leaving some out in the freezing cold or extreme heat for lengthy periods of time.The complaints first started to surface five years ago, according to city 311 records.But neighbors told The Post Harden’s unlicensed operation is still running with violent videos — that have since been turned over to police — posted earlier this month to the NextDoor app appearing to show him whipping and kicking several dogs in the face.“He’s fully abusing dogs in their most vulnerable position,” claimed one former client, whose dog was one of the alleged victims.“He was absolutely petrified … trying to get away, submissively lies down and then gets beaten.”Harden “is like a cop in a correctional facility who is abusing his power,” the dog owner, who declined to provide her name for fear of retaliation, added.A city Department of Health rep said the agency is investigating Harden and confirmed there is no permit to train or board animals registered at his address, where he is apparently living rent-free after the actual lease holder moved out months ago, the landlord alleged in eviction filings last year.

Boarding animals in a New York City residence is illegal but dog trainers in the Big Apple do not require certification.The dog owner said the on-camera attack has instilled in her a permanent sense of distrust in trainers.“You worry is there anyone you can still trust to look after your dog,” the Brooklyn resident said, “and why isn’t there more that can be done to stop people like that?”The NYPD told The Post there are no open rep...