As the warmer weather approaches, dog owners in Perth and Kinross have been warned that they could face prosecution or even lose their dogs if they do not abide by sheep worrying rules.
Tayside Police has also urged that all non-working dogs be kept on a lead around livestock “at all times” as a precaution.
Dog owners have a duty to ensure their pets are under control according to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, especially when there are pregnant animals and young lambs in the fields.