The problem, per usual, isn't the good dog owners. It's the idiots who haven't taught their dogs, who allow them to run roughshod on the beach.
Contact Furry Fanatics to meet like minded dog people.
Sad but true.. Pt.Washington (South Walton in general) used to be dog-ruled. I have lived in the area for decades and my dogs always ran loose. My neighbors might not really know me but they knew my dogs.We always looked out for our furry friends and once animal control even returned my dog to me when they found out they had picked him up from in front of my house in his spot in the road. I cant ever remember an aggressive dog around here, maybe some that were a bit too friendly. But with increased population comes increased attitude about what is "acceptable". Some folks moved in that were afraid of dogs running loose and it all changed ..my current furry friend has never known "off the leash" as she is a pitbull. (well...maybe a couple of times she got off the leash and raided the neighbors cats food bowl....LOL) But she has never been aggressive to any neighbor or their pet (even if that cat was defending its food bowl). Sorry to say, but now there are laws "on the books" we all have to abide by.Just don't get caught with your dog off the leash in Pt Washington.....the dogs are nice, but their people not so much. Self-appointed hall monitors in serious need of a life......if the shoe fits, put it on and kick yourself with it.
Make sure to visit Bow Wow Meow Pet Company in Seagrove Beach for all your pet supplies and a wonderful do it yourself bath facility. John can advise you on all you need to know about dogs and resources in SoWal.
Also, we love Kindness Pet Hospital in Dune Allen Beach for any vet needs.