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jvanduck
IMDb member since March 2005
My name is Jon Van Dyke, I am a writer/director/animal trainer. I have spent close to 35 years as an exotic and domestic animal trainer for the film and television industry. I wrote and directed a feature film about human trafficking in the US and in India, that received a limited theatrical release by Lionsgate films. I ghost write: blog posts, articles, manuals and a bestselling book etc, but mostly…I just love working with, hanging out around and talking to and with dogs.
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Reviews
The Year of the Dog (2022)
Wonderful story, really well told
30 May 2023 - 3 out of 4 users found this review helpful.
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.
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