opening an old wound here.............
We circumvented this issue (I won't go to the extent of calling it an "association directive" but it was close and furiously debated at both WA4WDA committee meetings and the delegates meetings) by simply adding this clause to the club's code of ethics....
" Dogs are allowed on trips at the discretion of the Trip Leader, this will be promulgated when the
trip is posted to the forum. Dog owners are reminded that they and only they are responsible for all
actions associated with their dog."
..............and this on the trip log sheet............which is signed by every participant..........
" The Club and Trip Leader accept no liability for any damage or injury to persons or
property caused by dogs attending trips and owners accept all responsibility for all actions associated with their dog. If dogs act inappropriately whilst on the trip, you will / may be asked to leave."
It was the trip leaders discretion as to a "fur" member of the family attending however, trip location and/or suitability for the furry member to attend was/is a major consideration. ie national parks etc.