Thanks for the great advice guys. I will try the squirt bottle thing. I'll just wait and see if I let Nikki off the leash at the beach. It's not the law here and there usually aren't too many people where we go. Maybe I will keep her nylon leash attached to her though. I wish those screw-in dog tie outs worked at the beach, but the sand just doesnt cooperate. Thanks again. I'll try to take pictures while I'm gone. I'll be home on Thursday.