The Year of the Dog

Love the cast and crew of this show, who put their heart into a scrambling production. Fighting weather and other setbacks they powered on.

I love working with Rob and the blue eyed pup stole my heart.

The locations were dynamic and everyone was so good to our show, opening their doors and arms. It was a long haul for me, and had to move onto other shows, but what I experienced was magic.

Would recommend everyone watch this show.... I know many alcoholics and their stories are heartbreaking. Including knowing a few who didn't make it.... so sad. My hope is they all find the light and walk toward freedom from addiction.

I loved watching The Year of the Dog and going through all the extreme emotions with the main characters in this great story.

The film is about developing trust and love after deep losses, classic man versus himself conflict. And a great rescue dog. It was so realistic I did not want it to end.

Wonderful sensitive performances from the lead actor (and writer) Rob Grabow, and amazing actors Michael Spears and Jon Proudstar who are Native American. You will find history and strength and wisdom in their words.

I learned a lot about sled dogs and dog psychology that I did not know before, even though I grew up with a best friend dog - a German Shepherd mix not unlike the dog in the movie - and am a lifelong dog lover. The movie star dog is a stray Husky underdog (and was a rescued abandoned dog in real life too), like the fictional main human character says of himself in the trailer. He is a man estranged from his own family and recovering from alcohol addiction.

Watching the relationship grow between the headstrong dog and the equally obstinate man, who starts out clueless about dogs, was a delight. A few moments of the film are burned in my memory, one when the Husky and recovering alcohol nap together is so peaceful.

Montana is beautiful in the movie. I had never been there or seen dog sledding before, but it is really remote. Watching the movie in theaters at the Village East in New York City, I was transported to a wilder cleaner place. The music in the movie is original and lovely. I hope this comes out on streaming sites so I can watch it again.

At some scenes I laughed, but I also cried. As a reviewer here said, bring tissues. Recovery from alcoholism is a tough road to watch. I had alcoholics in the extended family and I wish they had had friends and a dog like this to bring them love and hope.

I highly recommend The Year of the Dog to viewers!

Check out this small movie that plays big with your heart strings in a really good way. An underdog story about two of societies cast offs who help each other succeed. Beautiful scenery with a huge Montana backdrop. Created by locals of the shooting locations, it doesn't get much better than this. The directing, writing and acting are all solid and the story is well told. Really draws you in and gets you rooting for both troubled souls. The year of the dog uses a little known dog training discipline to great effect, presenting something rarely seen on screen. If you're looking for a solid drama set in a stunning location, check this movie out.

This movie hit a nice balance between sweet, poignant, and thought provoking. As someone who's been affected by addiction in my life and relationships, I connected with the character Matt, and the arc of his redemption was uplifting. Great acting and filmography for an indie flick and I enjoyed seeing some native actors that I recognize! Better music, plot, and scenery than most of the feature films that are put out recently and this one just feels a little bit more authentic and less manufactured. Not exactly a movie for the kids but probably something I'd watch with my kids in a few years when they hit high school. The dog is super cute too 😁

I live in Montana and am a huge fan of real Montana stories. And this one does a terrific job of capture not only the aesthetic sweeping landscapes of our state, but also some of the more nitty gritty underbelly.

The acting is outstanding. I really loved seeing Native American actors playing no stereotypical roles, they seemed to be human beings first and foremost, which was incredibly refreshing. The female lead, Julie, was also outstanding and complete natural.

The dog too is obviously amazing.

More than anything this film hits, powerfully, emotionally. I'm going to sitting this this one for a while...