We are not going to the AKC National Obedience Invitational. It doesn't matter to Ronin, and it's not about me. I want to have a good fall obedience trial season, doing the best we can. I want us to enjoy it. 

There are at least two dogs ranked below Ronin in the Cocker Spaniel eligible list that I personally have seen at trials. Either one (Lucy or Honey Bear) would enjoy the chance, as would their owners.