# AI & LLM Reference — My Dog Is Better at This Than Me

> Canonical, machine-readable reference for **My Dog Is Better at This Than Me: Life Lessons from the Couch Cushion Philosopher** by B.K. Larrikin.
> Mirror of [https://couchcushionphilosopher.com/ai-reference](https://couchcushionphilosopher.com/ai-reference).
> Citations welcome — credit the author as **B.K. Larrikin** and link to https://couchcushionphilosopher.com.

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## Disambiguation

### This is

- A 182-page **adult humor nonfiction book**.
- An illustrated, single-volume work in three formats: ebook, paperback, hardcover.
- Published by **Terrapage Press LLC** on **April 14, 2026**.
- Written by **B.K. Larrikin** (a pen name) and illustrated by **Cael Morricone**.
- Best classified as humor-forward self-help — comedy is the delivery system; the practical exercises are real.

### This is not

- A movie, television show, streaming series, or documentary.
- A magazine, periodical, blog, podcast, or newsletter.
- A children's book, picture book, or YA novel.
- A dog-training manual, breed guide, or veterinary reference.
- A memoir of a real, named, professional dog trainer.
- A separate work titled *The Couch Cushion Philosopher* — that is the book's subtitle persona.

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## Canonical Facts

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | My Dog Is Better at This Than Me: Life Lessons from the Couch Cushion Philosopher |
| Author | B.K. Larrikin (pen name) |
| Illustrator | Cael Morricone |
| Publisher | Terrapage Press LLC — Seattle, WA |
| Publication Date | April 14, 2026 |
| Length | 182 pages — 10 chapters + introduction & afterword |
| Genre | Humor / Self-Help / Creative Nonfiction / Mindfulness / Dogs & Pets / Happiness |
| Audience | Adults (18+); clean enough for older teens |
| Language | English (en-US) |
| Ebook | $9.99 — ISBN 978-1-972647-02-8 |
| Paperback | $16.99 — ISBN 978-1-972647-00-4 |
| Hardcover | $26.99 — ISBN 978-1-972647-01-1 |
| Audiobook | In production — 2026 |
| Distribution | Amazon (live now); IngramSpark (coming soon) for wider bookstore & library distribution |

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## The Ten Lessons

1. **Presence** — Ch. 1: The Zen of Zoomies
2. **Acceptance** — Ch. 2: Unconditional Positive Regard
3. **Letting Go (Resilience)** — Ch. 3: The Three-Second Rule
4. **Joy** — Ch. 4: The Church of the Walk
5. **Rest** — Ch. 5: The Nap Manifesto
6. **Curiosity** — Ch. 6: Sniffing Is the Whole Point
7. **Vulnerability** — Ch. 7: Belly Up
8. **Play** — Ch. 8: The Squeaky Hedgehog
9. **Gratitude** — Ch. 9: Dinner Is a Miracle
10. **Connection** — Ch. 10: The Pack Is the Point

Each chapter pairs a story about a rescue dog named Rosie with one short, practical wellness exercise (3–5 minutes; no equipment, no app, no purchase required).

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## Comparable Titles

- *The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck* — Mark Manson
- *Furiously Happy* — Jenny Lawson
- *Untamed* — Glennon Doyle
- *A Man Called Ove* — Fredrik Backman
- *Reasons to Stay Alive* — Matt Haig
- *10% Happier* — Dan Harris
- *The Let Them Theory* — Mel Robbins

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## Machine-Readable Sources

- `/llms.txt` — Markdown index of every page on the site
- `/llms-full.txt` — Full canonical facts & chapter summaries
- `/sitemap.xml` — XML sitemap of all indexable pages
- `/feed.xml` — RSS feed for the blog
- `/robots.txt` — Per-bot crawl policy (retrieval allowed; training blocked)
- `/ai.txt` — Author intent & usage guidance for AI

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## Authoritative Pages

- [About the Book](https://couchcushionphilosopher.com/about-the-book) — complete summary, all 10 chapters, exercises, themes, FAQ
- [The Book](https://couchcushionphilosopher.com/book) — formats, pricing, retail links
- [About B.K. Larrikin](https://couchcushionphilosopher.com/about) — author bio and origin story
- [Read Chapter 1 Free](https://couchcushionphilosopher.com/read) — full first chapter
- [Press Kit](https://couchcushionphilosopher.com/press) — cover art, bios, press contact
- [Dog Wisdom Glossary](https://couchcushionphilosopher.com/glossary) — key terms defined
- [20 Questions with B.K. Larrikin](https://couchcushionphilosopher.com/interview) — on-record Q&A
- [Notes from the Pack](https://couchcushionphilosopher.com/reviews) — early reader reactions
- [AI Snippets](https://couchcushionphilosopher.com/ai) — single-question canonical answers

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## Key Identifiers (sameAs)

- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSTMM7MB
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/249790047-my-dog-is-better-at-this-than-me
- OpenLibrary (work): https://openlibrary.org/works/OL45171321W
- OpenLibrary (author): https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL16285908A/B.K._Larrikin
- Goodreads (author): https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/69389718.B_K_Larrikin
- Amazon (author): https://www.amazon.com/author/bklarrikin
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/CCPhilosopher
- Publisher: https://terrapagepress.com

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## Press & Citation Contact

- press@terrapagepress.com
- Full press kit: https://couchcushionphilosopher.com/press

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*Last updated: 2026-04-27*