Cleaning up after your dog is important, but more important is consideration for those of us who are deathly afraid of dogs or those who are very allergic. When you let your dog run up near me, either on a long leash or off of a leash, I have a panic attack. Keep your dogs close to you and don't tell me, "it's okay, he's friendly." It is not okay. I have more right to use the beach than your dog has.