A Dog Year (2009)

Jon Katz is on the verge of collapse as writer's block plagues him and his wife's departure to her sister’s home accentuates his emotional isolation. When an undisciplined border collie, a victim of past abuse, arrives from a kennel, Jon faces a series of challenges. Determined to forge a bond, he rents a rundown farmhouse, providing space for the dog to roam. A local handyman suggests a trainer, pushing Jon to confront his reluctance. The journey unfolds, revealing whether the true obstacle lies with the troubled dog or its equally strained owner.