Dog owners are being advised to keep their pets on leads when walking in the countryside.
Manx Radio recently received reports of a very serious case of so-called 'worrying' involving a sheep and dog.
Under Manx law, owners of livestock can kill dogs to protect their animals.
Director of Forestry, Amenity and Land with the Department of Agriculture, Andrew Sidebottom:
Storm Boelo updates
Weather warnings will be in place throughout the weekend
New amber warning issued
Storm Boelo is bringing strong winds and rain to the Island
Island Rotary Club Marks World Polio Day
Rushen & Western Mann branch donates to disease eradication fund
Douglas Council says 'anti-fragile' systems in place to deal with severe storms
Leader Devon Watson says council budgets for 'unforeseen circumstances'