"The dog kept barking and growling in one spot, like he was protecting that area of the beach. The dog was found alone on the beach in an agitated state (Image: Sussex Police)The 37-year-old Peacehaven resident was concerned for the dog’s welfare. Paul said he threw stones up and down the beach to distract the dog, to stop it entering the water. "As soon as they got the dog in the back of the police car, it totally calmed down," Paul said. The dog was found near the undercliff walk (Image: Wikimedia)The following day (January 29), Sussex Police confirmed they had the dog, and that they are still searching for its owner.