Your dog has no job, no calendar, and no idea what a 401(k) is. But somehow… they’re the happiest creature you’ve ever met.

The Butt-Sniffing Buddha is a hilarious, heartfelt exploration of why humans keep falling in love with dogs—despite the mess, the fur, and the heartbreak we see coming a mile away. Blending laugh-out-loud storytelling with real science and soul-deep reflections, this book explores nine life lessons dogs teach us without ever trying: presence, trust, purpose, joy, understanding, and more.

They destroy our furniture and steal our spot on the bed—but somehow, they fix us too. They remind us to live in the moment. To forgive quickly. To celebrate small joys like driveway pee spots and cheese wrappers. They may be obsessed with tennis balls and the cat’s litter box, but they’re also little four-legged sages—our muddy, zoomie-prone, couch-hogging, unconditional-loving teachers.

Inside you’ll find:

• ✔️ Funny dog stories every dog lover will recognize (yes, even the butt stuff)
• ✔️ Science-backed insight on the human–dog bond, from oxytocin loops to tail wags
• ✔️ Comfort and clarity for anyone navigating pet loss or loving a senior dog
• ✔️ Zero judgment if your dog has their own Christmas stocking
• ✔️ A few emotional sucker punches—but you’ll thank us for them

If you’ve ever:

• Spelled out W-A-L-K to avoid a riot
• Held a paw and whispered “you’re my whole heart”
• Cried into a dog’s fur while pretending you’re fine
• Googled “books that make you cry” while sitting next to someone with four legs and no boundaries

…then this book is for you.

The Butt-Sniffing Buddha is not just a book about dogs. It’s a book about life—about loving boldly, grieving honestly, laughing loudly, and learning how to be a little more present from creatures who never overthink and never hold back. It’s perfect for dog lovers, pet loss comfort, emotional gift-giving, or just someone who wants to understand why they keep saying yes to something with bad breath and boundless love.

Funny, moving, and sneakily wise—this is the book your dog would want you to read.