PAA - Dogs at Polocrosse Policy

The board has noted that the current Player’s Code and PAA Directives, as detailed in the polocrosse rule book, regarding dogs at polocrosse are not being strictly adhered to during polocrosse carnivals, nor consistently enforced by our membership. The PAA Board would like to revisit this policy and as such requests some input from the PAA Council members.
As I am sure all of you would know, at other equestrian events dogs are permitted around the arenas if under effective control. It is apparent to the Board that dogs are generally accepted at polocrosse by the polocrosse community, judging by the dogs present at so many carnivals. We feel it would be better to accept this current real status, than have a policy that is not being implemented.
It is also problematic that many polocrosse grounds are publicly owned, so local residents and passing travellers use the surrounding area on a regular basis for their dogs. It is also possible that local venue lease or hire agreements for these sites do not include areas outside the playing area, therefore the rule of no dogs is not enforceable.
Before this policy can be amended, the Board would like to undertake consultation with the PAA Council about dogs at polocrosse. The safety of the public, players and horses are our primary concern.
As a discussion starting point, we would like your feedback on whether you think the following points, or any others, will allow us to manage dogs in an acceptable manner;