Dear Carol, tell me about how you found each other…
Covid had taught me that our son Leonard needed company. Why not let him share his life with a four legged sibling, we thought? And I had already made an appointment at the local kennel to pick one for him, when a friend sent me a picture of a puppy that had been abandoned on the streets. From that moment on there was not doubt that Logan would be ours! I had a feeling he had chosen us and we accepted with great pleasure. Logan arrived at our home like a little guardian angel and immediately loved everyone. He spread joy wherever he showed up, in the family, at work, among my students… I couldn’t have been happier, especially because it was a difficult period for all of us, my father wasn’t well etc. We needed him so much and he gave us everything.

What’s so amazing about Logan? 
Logan has empathy that goes beyond. He seems to understand every mood and situation. None of us will ever forget how gentle and kind he was with my father in a particular moment. He just spreads love, continuously and without hesitation. He IS special. What I personally adore about him is the way he searches our gaze and his soft ears… 

How would you describe your relationship?
We live in perfect symbiosis. Every step I take is also his. We are both blonde, with brown eyes, that can’t be a coincidence! We ARE the same. And we both love to LOVE!

What do you know about his secret passions?
He loves chasing pigeons, swimming in the sea and digging large holes on the beach. Then of course he plays soccer with his human brother Leonard. Logan loves biscuits, has an unlimited passion for slippers and loves being scratched behind his ears.

Do you have a secret code?
Looking into each other’s eyes and his paw placed on my legs or hands. That’s it. 

What makes him obey no matter what?
Snap your fingers, take the house keys or call him by his nickname: Ninni 

If your dog was a person: Who would he be?
To me he actually is fairly human already. No kidding, he would definitely be my best friend, the one with whom you share your dreams and passions. To my son Leonard he actually became the best friend forever BFF and that fills me up with joy. 

Why do you love him?
Logan is my first dog and I actually had no idea how strong this bond could become one day. I had heard a lot about it, the owner-dog relationship, but I would never have imagined a symbiosis to this extent.  

What was the loveliest thing your dog ever did?
It was a moment like in a romantic american comedy. I will never forget the day Logan met Sidney, the female chocolate labrador, for the first time. It was in front of a school gate, love at first sight. From that day on, every time they meet during the morning walk, love is in the air. Almost embarrassing how much he adores her and how shamelessly he shows his affection… Really, these two are incredibly sweet to look at. 

Did your dog change your relationships with others?
Logan is very friendly with everyone! I like that a lot. In the Academy the students would sit close to him and caress him, they’d talk about their ideas and problems. And he listens, quietly, like a real therapist. It’s magic. 

Where do you leave him when you have to go away for a couple of days?
He usually joins us on our family trips, but in case of vacations he stays home with some family member. I’d never leave him alone! He’s used to his house and I couldn’t stand the idea that he feels abandoned. He is visibly sad when I leave and hardly eats until I come back and find him waiting for me on the armchair in front of the house. To tell you the truth: We make video calls  with him while we’re gone just to cheer him up! 

Is there anything that annoys you about him?
Well, he hates scooters! He’d eat them all up if he could And then obviously he destroys all my slippers. They never last long!

What are your favorite things to do with him?
In the evening when we go to sleep, he lies down somewhere right next to my shoulder and stares at me for a loooong time. In the morning we enjoy our coffee (me) and biscuits (him) together. Then of course long walks off the leash. 

Any dreams you’d like to come true with your dog?
I’d like to take him to Los Angeles with us. We already have the passport! 

Is Logan allowed on your bed…?
Sure, he’s family! Uncles, cousins, nephews are constantly looking for him to play with him or simply take him out for a walk. He sleeps on the bed with me and my husband, it has never been an issue.

Any advice you would like to give to someone who wants to get a dog but can’t decide?
I would say: Adopt a dog from a shelter. They are little angels who have a lot of love to give and you can feel the warmth that they share every day. Their faithfulness and loyalty is disarming.

Apart from being one of the most famous hairdressers in the world – you created the “Kate Moss look”, you’re a dogs’ dad. Who are your furry kids?
They are two Whiplingtons, 6 and 14 years old, and their names are Jackie and Peggy. I can’t live without them.

What is so amazing about them and what kind of relationship do you have?
They are super loyal and quiet. They don’t bark, I can take them everywhere. They fit into every situation. And they are super kind and calm. Our relationship is pure, pure love. They need me and I need them equally as much.

Do you know about their secret passions?
Their secret passions are: Food! That’s it. They’d do everything for food. They’re called scavengers for a reason…

How do you understand each other?
They seem to understand from my body language how I’m feeling. And they’d come up to me and cuddle me if I’m feeling down. Peggy, especially, if I’m feeling sort of “lively” in my head, she can read that. They’re incredibly easy to train because they’re so loyal and so enger to please. So they’re just super well behaved. If I tell them to wait – wherever it may be – they’ll wait until I come back. And as I live on a farm they have to be really well trained, especially if I’m around the horses. They have to be careful to not get kicked. So they understand boundaries. They are the main focus of my life, my whole life evolves around them and even if it took me a couple of years to find a similar one to Jackie (they’re both rescued), we are all very attached to one another now.

Who would they be if they were humans?
Peggy would be Nancy Spungen (the girlfriend of Punk Musician Sid Vicious) and Jackie would be Mother Teresa.

The funniest thing they’ve ever done?
Well, Peggy has a penchant for jumping out of second floor windows. If you leave a window open and she sees something exciting she’ll just jump out. She has done it lots of times! So she’s the funniest dog in the world – but she’s a bit crazy. Let’s say that sometimes it’s funny but sometimes it gets incredibly scary.

Did Peggy and Jackie ever bring you closer to other people?
Well both my dogs bring people close. I have taken them to people in hospices many times, to people who were dying, basically, because they’re both so gentle. And they’d just sit on the bed, very mellow. That brings me a lot of joy and and to the people they’re helping, too, hopefully.

Where do you leave them when you have to go away for some time?
I leave them with friends who own a beautiful old church in Gallway in Ireland. They have a similar dog and they’re really loved and cared for as much as they are when they’re at home.

Your favourite thing to do together?
Riding across the fields on my horse, with the two of them chasing me. That is definitely my favourite thing to do.

Are they part of your life 100 %?
Yes they are. They sleep in my bed, they go everywhere I go, every restaurant, every cafè, every bar. If it’s “no dogs” it’s no me. They go absoloutely everywhere I go.

Any advice you‘d like to share?
Well having a dog is like having a toddler, a two year old, for 17 years maybe! You have to remember that they kind of never grow up. They never get slightly more independent. They’re always dependent on you. That CAN be the most incredbile thing in the world. For me it is, it’s the best thing in the world.