Farmer shocked at dog report

Chris McCullough For Agri-View
Oct 7, 2026
59 mins ago

Sheepdog with sheep — An English farmer is left bewildered after a member of the public reports his dog for 'sheep worrying' while he was moving the animals.
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Chris McCullough For Agri-View

DEVON, England – A farmer in England has been left baffled after his dog was reported to the RSPCA for worrying his sheep while he was moving them.

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With 20 years experience behind him, award-winning agricultural journalist Chris McCullough is always on the hunt for his next story. He grew up on the family dairy farm in the heart of Northern Ireland and is based on the country’s east coast. He travels around the world to bring readers international news.