
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?
Cast

Jeff Bridges
Jon Katz

Lauren Ambrose
Emma

Lois Smith
Lois Blair

Domhnall Gleeson
Anthony Armstrong

Welker White
Brenda King

Elizabeth Marvel
Margo

Pamela Stewart
Patti

Deirdre O'Connell
Donna Brady

Karen Allen
Paula (voice)

Patricia Lentz
Holly (voice)

Teresa Yenque
Airport Bystander

Glenn Kessler
Airport Police

Kevin Rogers
Station Wagon Driver

Ptolemy Slocum
Larry - Suburban Man #2

Don Hewitt Sr.
Bus Driver

Amelia Campbell
Sandra Zeller

Malachy Cleary
Leroy

William Hill
Ernie

Lindsay Brice
Nosy Neighbor (uncredited)

Loyd Catlett
Gary (uncredited)

Bernadette Quigley
Busybody Woman (uncredited)

Myra Lucretia Taylor
Baggage Claim Girl (uncredited)

Ben Van Bergen
Police Officer 1 (uncredited)

John Farrer
Airline passenger (uncredited)