Tell the lads to feck off. Give them a slap. Phone the police. Whatever floats your boat. But shooting mans best friend? FFS. Anyone who shoots another mans dog deserves everything they get.
A mate of mine once had his dog shot by farmer. No livestock nearby. He was just after a couple of bunnys. One man and his dog. The farmer regretted it for years to come
i know one that left the country after shooting one