The incident occurred on January 3 at LaBagh Woods Forest Preserve, authorities said.
After examining video of the incident along with witness reports and an interview with the suspect, police arrested 69-year-old Nelson Benitez of Chicago Monday night.
Benitez has been charged with one count of cruelty to animals, a Class A Misdemeanor.
At the time of the arrest, police checked on the dog and said the dog was not injured.