The authorities made the statement on their social networks pages to help to raise awareness of the criminal activity.
A Cumbria Police representative said: “Officers have actually been out today in locations often visited by dog walkers, and locations where animals have actually formerly been hurt motivating them to guarantee their dogs are under control and on a lead around animals.
“Sheep Worrying is an offense under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953.
“Dog owners should keep in mind to keep their dogs under control and on a lead around stock and wildlife.”