Mooshi, The Deaf Tripawd Pitbull

04/01/2026

Dear Diary,
Today I saw Dr. Quatmann for my annual check up. One of my followers came up to Mom and me in the parking lot. She was excited to meet me and gave me lots of pets.

Dr. Quatmann examined me and did some massage and manipulations. She is so pleased with how well I am doing physically and emotionally. I am feeling secure in my house and yard and getting along nicely with the other animals. I even enjoy staying out in the yard when Mom is inside the house! I used to have a temper tantrum if she didn't stay outside with me. I stayed out so long the other day that I ended up with a sunburn on the side of my belly where I don't have a leg. Now I have to use doggie sunscreen!

I am starting some new herbs for a limp I sometimes get in my front left leg. That leg works extra hard for mobility and balance. Dr. Q recommended doggie physical therapy to help that leg stay good and strong. Also, we are cutting back on Apoquel since my scratching has lessened. Mom is glad about that.

Dr. Quatmann and Mom are very proud of me. That makes me happy.

Love,
Mooshi

03/20/2026

Dear Diary,
Mom and Joey emptied out the shed, swept it, put in shelves, and organized everything. Mom found two things for me. They are in the photos below. Can you tell which one I liked and which one I didn't like?
Love,
Mooshi

03/15/2026

Dear Diary,
We went on our first hike of the season today! I get very excited (and a little anxious) when I visit new places, so I was walking F A S T on my three legs. Mom could barely keep up with me! It was so nice to be out in the woods on a trail. I love hiking super-fast through the woods! Mom would prefer a more leisurely pace, but she understands. Tonight, I am so tired. No chewing on bones. No playing with Joey. I'm just curled up on the couch, barely moving! I can't wait for more hiking.
Love,
Mooshi

03/11/2026

Dear Diary,
I wrote a poem for Mom:

Our first Hammock Time of the season
To decompress together was the reason
We relax and sway
And think about the day
We let stuff go
And breathe nice and slow
We watch the sky so blue
It's my favorite time with you

Love,
Mooshi

03/07/2026

Dear Diary,
I helped Mom with three Zoom lessons today! The clients were in Florida, Illinois, and Virginia. The dog in Illinois is a deaf puppy that Mom donated training to. When Mom needs me to demonstrate with her, I am right there, ready to work. In between demonstrations, though, Mom explains things to her clients, and I get bored. Sometimes I lay on the rug behind Mom and sigh deeply. Sometimes I make loud Chewbacca sounds. Then Mom does the sign for touch, and I touch her hand to get a treat. Then she tells me to sit-stay next to her and rewards me while she is talking to her clients. Sometimes I walk away and pull things off of shelves in the family room. Or I paw at the gate and knock it over. Or I steal water bottles on the floor next to the fridge. I am a hard worker, but when I am bored, I can definitely be a trouble-maker. Mom understands this and works with me on it. She is still so proud of me for being her helper during Zoom lessons and wouldn't change a thing.
Love,
Mooshi

03/05/2026

My Mom and I did a presentation for The Deaf Dog Network a month ago. Here is the recording of it. My Mom talks about how to get started with training a deaf dog and important signs deaf dogs should know. I am her helper!

As an owner of a dog who happens to be deaf - Mooshie - and a dog trainer Hope shares some tips with you.

02/28/2026

Fun with a box

02/14/2026

Dear Diary,
My Mom isn't feeling well and has been laying around for a couple of days. I keep her company and nap with her. Today, she needed more medicine and Joey is working, so we went to CVS. I am quiet and calm in the car now. Remember, Diary, when I used to pace and whine the whole car ride? Mom and I worked hard to get me over that. Anyway, I'm now laying with my head in her lap, and we're watching Survivor. I think she's feeling a little bit better today. I hope so.

Love,
Mooshi

02/05/2026

Busted.

02/03/2026

Dear Diary,
Lucy likes to sleep downstairs in a basket full of dirty laundry. She gets all curled up and cozy. When I walk by, she lunges and barks really loud at me. I am not sure why, since I only want to say hi to her. She does the same thing to me when she is laying in the big chair. Lucy can be very bossy with me. I understand that and just give her some space. One other thing, though...she has been eating poopsicles outside which I think is disgusting.
Love,
Mooshi

01/29/2026

Dear Diary,
Happiness is laying by the wood stove with Mom and Joey.
Love,
Mooshi, The Deaf Tripawd Pitbull

01/25/2026

I love snow zoomies!