Olive, Mabel & Me

By Andrew Cotter,

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When sporting events were put on hold in March 2020, commentator Andrew Cotter shifted to working from home. The one-on-one competitors? His two Labrador retrievers, Olive and Mabel. In the hilarious videos that ensued, the dogs engage in various contests, from bone-snatching and breakfast-eating to crushing it on the dog…

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1 author picked Olive, Mabel & Me as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Andrew Cotter, a well known broadcaster and sports commentator, showed an another side. A personal, introspective Scotsman who loves his country and his dogs. Feelings shared by myself. Despite his 'day job', he is evidently a man of the hills, glens and wildernesses of the Highlands. His understanding of dogs comes through clear. As does his own character. The book is a joy to pick up and read, leaving you the better for it.

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