Leeds farmer shot owner's dog for sheep worrying on his farm

West Yorkshire Police shared details of the incident, which happened when three dogs chased and killed a sheep.

As a result of the dog killing the sheep, the farmer then shot one of the dogs involved, a spokesman for the police said online.

The post said: "In the last 4 days there have been 46 incidents involving animals across the force area

"There has been a sheep worrying incidents in the Leeds area where 3 dogs have chased and killed a sheep. the farmer has shot one of the dogs involved."

The exact location of the incident has not been disclosed.

In law, sheep worrying is an offence. It means that any dog owner which allows their dog to even chase a sheep or put the sheep under any kind of stress is breaking the law.

In that situation, a farmer can legally shoot that dog, including kill it.

What is sheep worrying?

The National Sheep Association has issued this advice to dog owners about sheep worrying.

A spokesman said: "This advice will help you and your pet have fun and safe days out without disrupting the important work of sheep farmers. You should also read this advice if you are a dog owner living in or near a farming area, as escaped dogs can be a real problem for farmers.

"Sheep are valuable assets and any harm to them harms a farmer’s livelihood.

"It is every dog’s instinct to chase, even if they are usually obedient and good with other animals.