Rita, you are so lucky to be able to walk to the beach...I must get in the car and drive and that is 20 to 30 minute ride each way, which of course Charle does not like to ride in a vehicle, so I am out of luck to even try and take him.. My other dog loved it but I was always afraid of the sand flea problem.. do you check her out for sand fleas or don't you have them there?