{"title":"Cheryl Peterson","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHERYL PETERSON is a dog trainer, breeder, handler, and AKC-certified judge with more than fifty years of experience in training and exhibiting dogs. Her books include \u003cem\u003ePlease, Oh Please Can We Get a Dog?\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eExtra Innings: My Life in Baseball\u003c\/em\u003e, the latter co-authored with Minnie Miñoso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease, Oh Please Can We Get a Dog?\u003c\/em\u003e was nominated for Book of the Year by the Dog Writers' Guild and translated into Polish. Peterson is also a conformation judge for the United Kennel Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Peterson runs The Finishing School in Woodstock, Illinois, offering general training and competition preparation, and has been active in breed rescue for more than fifteen years. Under the prefix NORDIC, she and her family have bred and exhibited top-10 dogs in conformation, agility, and field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheryl lives in Woodstock, Illinois.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheryl Peterson’s books are published by Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"please-oh-please-can-we-get-a-dog","title":"Please, Oh Please Can We Get A Dog: Parents' Guide to Dog Ownership","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThat's one of the most dreaded questions children ask. This book helps you give the right answer—even if that answer is \"no.\" It reminds you that getting a dog is making a commitment, and that an adorable, little puppy can turn into a boisterous, big dog. It helps you take a realistic look at your family situation and the challenges and rewards of dog ownership so you can objectively answer questions such as:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs your lifestyle suitable for a family dog?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is involved with responsible dog ownership, and how much will it cost?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much can you reasonably count on the kids to help once the newness of owning a dog has worn off?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat breed or mix will best fit your family?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you find the right dog?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you train the dog?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nIf you decide to take the plunge and get a Chihuahua, Rottweiler, Poodle, Golden Retriever, Dachshund, or mixed breed, \u003cem\u003ePlease, Oh Please Can We Get a Dog?\u003c\/em\u003e helps you get off to a good start so you and your kids can experience the joys of dog ownership for years to come.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0764572970\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780764572975\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Cheryl Peterson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43212314640600,"sku":"9780764572975","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43212314673368,"sku":"9781630261511","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/PleaseohPlease_FChigh_mockup_v2_1661443641_58f9aaf3-0ac0-48cd-b229-32ed28f562da.jpg?v=1791000801"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-cheryl-peterson.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}