SOLVED. Dog Narrates Single Dad's Life [s]

[Regina]

Male author has published more than one book.
Looking for title of fictional story told by the owner's dog of a widower who goes through a custody battle for his daughter. He is an amateur race car driver and is offered a job in Italy.

[Krazykiwi]

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein I think.

[Regina]

Thank you for providing the title and author of the book I was looking for.
regina