A Dog Year (2009)

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?

Released Sept. 3, 2009 80 min 7+

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Keywords: imdb.pet-owner-relationship, imdb.midlife-crisis, imdb.writers-block, imdb.border-collie, imdb.marital-problem, imdb.writer, imdb.based-on-memoir + 27 more, imdb.walking-a-dog, imdb.dog-on-bed, imdb.hammock, imdb.dog, imdb.handyman, imdb.f-rated, imdb.dog-movie, imdb.telephone, imdb.rage, imdb.old-house, imdb.neighbor, imdb.marital-separation, imdb.literary-agent, imdb.herding, imdb.father-daughter-relationship, imdb.farmhouse, imdb.dog-trainer, imdb.death-of-pet, imdb.death-of-dog, imdb.collie-dog, imdb.car-chase, imdb.school-bus, imdb.phone-booth, imdb.answering-machine, awards.emmy-award-nominated, soundmix.dolby-digital, aspectratio.1-85-1