Todd Is Using 2 Of His 3 New Words In 24 Hours

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Todd gets 3 new words during the 4th of July fireworks to help take his mind off of the noise that distresses him. He gets Upstairs, Downstairs, and Noise. I installed the buttons and modeled the words for him. It only took 18 minutes before he started using the Noise button with all the fireworks going off around us. The next morning when we came upstairs, he first went and pressed Upstairs. Later in the evening around the time the fireworks started the previous evening, he pressed noise. I told him I didn’t hear anything. He pushed it again and I repeated I didn’t hear any noise, and then he said Before. He was thinking about the noise last night and telling me about it.
Todd is a 7-year-old neutered male cat at the time of this video. Todd and his dad have been learning to communicate with each other since May of 2022 with the help of recordable buttons. We aim to let Todd express himself and tell me his wants and needs. Currently, Todd has 56 words on his soundboard. This channel is dedicated to Todd learning to “talk”. If you would like to see more of Todd and his day-to-day life please visit his Facebook page.
Links:
Todd on FaceBook: / spiffykitty
Todd on IG: / the_chronicles_of_todd
Todd Mug: www.zazzle.com/the_chronicles...
Todd’s Buttons (Fluent Pet Affiliate Link): flnt.pt/Todd
Todd’s Website: thechroniclesoftodd.com
Whirly
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Ambush Toy
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Butterfly
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B...
Peacock Feather
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
String Thing
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Flappy Bird
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Puzzle Box
www.chewy.com/smartcat-peek-p...
Mousey
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Bird Toy
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Chapters
0:00 Opening Credits
0:12 Recording the Buttons
1:22 Todd Wants Then NOW!
2:27 Giving Him The Buttons
4:27 Modeling The Words
6:00 Why New Words Now?
6:49 Todd Uses 1st Word
8:19 Todd Uses 2nd Word
9:12 Todd Remembers The Noise
11:02 Live Chat With Dad
11:11 End Credits

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@kayhenry6293 20 дней назад

I think Glamour is learning Todd’s words. She’s always dodged the buttons when walking across the board, until recently. Todd is teaching her.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

I am wondering if she is starting to use them too. She has not let me teach her and I thought the button pushes were accidents since she is starting to lose her vision. But if her "accidents" aren't pretty much in context with what is happening at the time. I really don't know.

@kayhenry6293 20 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks time will tell.

@cacatr4495 20 дней назад

Animals learn from other animals so very well, they are skilled teachers, much better at teaching their kind than we are. Dog-people have long known that a puppy will learn *_so fast_* and so well from his senior, whether it's typical housetraining or Service Dog work. They learn in a heartbeat from their senior, while it takes much longer with us. I have zero doubt that Glamour, and Paulie too, have learned much from observing Todd and his buttons, and the word-modeling. They have been a "silent" audience, but nonetheless, an audience. Being as smart as they are, there is no question but that they have learned much, and are continuing to do so. Years ago, friends that had both dogs and cats would tell me that cats were smarter than dogs, and I strongly doubted that, but now I know it's true. They're both great, of course, just different.

@Dietconsulting 19 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks she neither confirms or denies that she's learning

@Markworth 19 дней назад

@@cacatr4495 I had a really interesting lesson in this many years ago when I had a litter of kittens in the house. For the first time in a while, I decided to have myself a bowl of cereal. As soon as I started pouring cereal into the bowl, the kittens all arrived at my feet. They had never heard cereal being poured, or even had milk. I'm not sure they were even eating real food yet. At the minimum, the idea of going to me was communicated to them.

@christineincalifornia3293 19 дней назад

I am amazed at Todd ‘s intelligence. “Noise” “before” is a complex concept. He is an incredible kitty

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

Thank you 😊

@LindaMathie 15 дней назад

So amazing

@inlaterdays 20 дней назад

Todd is just jaw-droppingly intelligent! And Dad is so good at teaching him! 😊

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Thank you

@deborahemielita5949 19 дней назад

Totally agree with your comment! Smarter than my talking cat! Smart as Billi was, too.

@carilariviere505 19 дней назад

He was so excited to use his new words that even after the fireworks he had to re-tell the story so he could use his new word, which he totally understands!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you

@allisonwalker4978 20 дней назад

I just recently discovered Todd's page and he reminded me of Billi with the long pause between "noise" and "before". Billi would walk around sort of wagging her tail (which usually means agitation in cats, but for her I believe she was just pondering what she wanted to say) and her mom would have to wait a bit to see whether she was finished with her thought.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Yes, I've noticed that. Billi likes to circle her board. Todd Ikes through stretch and yawn.

@TheQueensWish 20 дней назад

That was very complex for Todd to say there was noise before. He is very smart and talkative!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you

@jeaguiardod 20 дней назад

I love how intently Todd is paying attention while you explain and demo the buttons.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Yes, he loves his buttons and learning.

@teijaflink2226 20 дней назад

He really shows how much these words mean to him. Glamour seem to be getting curious too.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

I think she may be starting to consider them.

@jdm314 20 дней назад

This is so sweet. The way he begs for his new buttons. The way he asks you to model them. The way he tests his new words (his look that seems to say "Did I use that correctly?"), then almost seems to be showing them off.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Yes, and he is so proud when I tell him you are right, good job! I love that boy

@cacatr4495 20 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks What is your name? (Even if you give a nickname, a first name would be nice.:)

@cacatr4495 20 дней назад

That was amazing, to see Todd so eager and asking for the words! Then to look up to check his understanding. Amazing!

@Dietconsulting 19 дней назад

@@cacatr4495I think of him as Todd's Dad!

@cacatr4495 19 дней назад

@@Dietconsulting Yes, but that's not like being able to write, "(Name), how often could Todd receive new words?" Without a name, it's a bit like saying "Hey you!" 🙂

@user-jh9jq5st6g 19 дней назад

Love to watch Todd get new buttons! As to Noise Before, we know Todd doesn’t have a calendar, so is unsure when fireworks start and finish. And he really does not like fireworks. He had some agency when they were happening to hit Noise to communicate his dislike. Now when night comes again he is reminded of the possible advent of Noise again and maybe saying Noise Before to check in if this now is a past event not to be repeated this night. I think he feels better that he and Dad can share discomfort about noise. Glamour is a mystery isn’t she? She really pays attention to the guys’ use of buttons and she likes to be clear when she will tolerate touch. So her hitting the Head button seems to be very much in context. Like she says, of course I can use buttons you silly guys😸

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Those are all possibilities

@FlameEmber 18 дней назад

I love how real it is to "want" to be able to say more and be so eager to share thoughts and memories!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

Yes, he is happiest when he is getting and learning new words.

@ericarichardson2983 19 дней назад

I love that you ask Glamour if you can touch❤❤❤❤such a small act but it shows so much consideration

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you. It is best not to touch Glamour without permission unless you know her mood. She is spicy and touching when not wanted may result in the need of a first aid kit. Lol

@auntvesuvi3872 20 дней назад

Todd is a marvel... and he's so fortunate to have someone like you who recognizes that and enriches his world, expanding his possibilities. 🌄

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you

@auntvesuvi3872 19 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks You're so welcome. 😊

@Metdiva1 19 дней назад

Todd really does love his words! So smart! It would seem that Glamour may be getting more interested in the buttons. Time will tell, but for me, it's certainly exciting to have some interaction with the buttons from Glamour. 🎉

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

It is exciting and confusing for me. Lol

@littleogeechee223 19 дней назад

Wow! That is amazing that he reminded you about the fireworks “noise” from the night “before”. It was so natural, too, he was saying, “No, dad, no “noise” right now, the “noise” from last night, the “noise” from “before”. 😮

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Yes, I think that is exactly what he was doing.

@deborahmccartney5694 20 дней назад

Todd is awesome and this is a beautiful thing to watch!!! Thank you!!! 💚💜💚💜💚💜🐈‍⬛

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@NOTFOUND-dq4ho 20 дней назад

Todd is so smart. Never saw how the buttons were modeled before, now it’s fascinating to know that Todd understands very quickly 👏🐱👑

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Thank you 😊

@denalinde 19 дней назад

I love the yawn & stretch he gives as he’s thinking. 😸💜

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Yes, that is Todd go to thinking move like Billi was to circle her board

@pennyyeatts3883 19 дней назад

Looks like he already knows the buttons, so he's not interested in too much training. My goodness what a smart boy. I can hardly wait for the next set of buttons!!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

The next set is already made and ready when he is. 😊

@cacatr4495 19 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks We can look forward to Todd getting new words! :)

@Smellycat1990 19 дней назад

Can tell by the owner's voice, how much he loves them. Such lucky cats

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

I do love them all dearly and want the best for them. Thank you!

@cacatr4495 20 дней назад

It's plain to see that Todd truly loves being able to communicate with you. :) I very much enjoyed my forty years having dogs, but it now saddens me that I didn't understand cats back then. I'm still learning about cats, and enjoying the one I have, but all those years I didn't have a clue about them. Live and Learn! They are so smart! I am so impressed!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Todd does love to learn. We are learning from each other

@heatherchurch4287 19 дней назад

My goodness Todd is clever- and its so cute how he wants his new words right now heheh. I think Glamour is definitely interested in the word buttons and may have picked some of them up watching you and Todd. Poor kitties- our cat doesn't like fireworks either. I'm glad you were able to keep them occupied and make them feel safe and loved. Love to the family and well done Todd!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

I think so too!

@kriskepler7575 20 дней назад

I'm still amazed by what a wonderful relationship you have with Todd, Glamour too. Todd is such a beautiful, amazing kitty, and you sure are a wonderful cat dad

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you so much!

@marykimberlyhayes 20 дней назад

This is so wonderful being able to communicate with your pet.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

It truly is

@cremebrulee4759 20 дней назад

If you lived here, you would have had firecrackers going off for nights in a row, Todd would have gotten to use that button a lot. He really learns quickly. It amazes me me that he can remember all of the buttons.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

He does learn very quickly

@tgardenchicken1780 20 дней назад

Todd and dad make a great team.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Aww, thank you

@Vamooso 20 дней назад

I feel like he was still thinking about the 'noise' at the end with his ears pulling back

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Very possible

@jenni429 19 дней назад

the excitement on dads voice when ever todd uses the new buttons 😂 aww todd actyally remembers things like what happend before. and he is able to tell about em :3

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Yes, Dad gets excited when his boy is learning. Lol

@lisag.6599 20 дней назад

What is there to say after such a video? Wow, how smart he is. He is observant, and we had a cat, our dearest Dolly, who might not have been interested in buttons if we had ever tried, but we were regularly commenting on what she did. She would notice things about music on the radio, or just differences between us humans. Dolly was a legend never to be forgotten in our home.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Dolly sounds like a sweet kitty

@lisag.6599 19 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Not to play favorites, but she was so unusual - the best.

@seelogic9845 17 дней назад

" noise.. before" Oh my god!!!!! That is SO freaky Todd is one very intelligent cat ❤🎉

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 17 дней назад

Thank you. He really is 😊

@MarloesDriessens 20 дней назад

It amazes me more and more..though Todd might be the star of your channel, I must say I admire you, Dad, greatly, on how you treat and pay attention to your cats. Thanks again for sharing, looking forward to the next video. Love from The Netherlands🤗

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you, I'm glad you are here!

@user-vx2yo4dm6h 19 дней назад

Todd is amazing. I can't believe how quickly he picked up those words. I love how his ears have this interesting position as he concentrates on the English language, LOL. They're kind of like antennas. He is such a smart cat! I really wonder if Glamour IS picking up the words too. She really likes to be more aloof, so that could be why she doesn't participate as much. She hates the touchy feely petting. But she looks like she really wants to use the buttons too.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

I would love it if she would

@cliffdupaul8075 20 дней назад

I like when Todd learn new words and I smile it makes my day

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

I'm glad he can make you smile!

@cacatr4495 20 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Can words be added/given to Todd more often?

@younkm1 19 дней назад

Those word buttons are amazing and to have a pet be so responsive to them is a wonderful communication opportunity!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

It really is. It has opened a whole new world for Todd

@leiatyndall8648 День назад

I want Joseph Carter the Mink Man to teach Bindi & his other animals rhese buttons. Boy, they'd have stories to tell!

@artillerest43rdva7 19 дней назад

Todd is wonderful cat, being able to communicate with you! he is so smart too knowing the concept of time!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you 😊

@spacechicken527 19 дней назад

I would love to see inside Glamour's mind.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

Me too

@GinaDeLaRosa-ct6se 20 дней назад

Such a smart boy! I'm so proud of him! If you "communicate"with him over zoom, I wonder what he would tell you...❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Funny you should say that. I was about to reach out to Kendra, Billi's mom, and see if she would be interested in trying a kitty Zoom call between Todd and Billi. Billi's health started to decline about then so I didn't want to bother them.

@slytherinsheir1308 20 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks oh wow, that would have been mindblowing 🤯

@Alaisha7 19 дней назад

Maybe you can find another cat channel. There are others out there. Have you tried talking to Todd when you're away on Zoom or wherever? Has he pushed buttons for you? I know my cats don't respond to me on the phone, but are very responsive to me in person.

@GinaDeLaRosa-ct6se 19 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Thoughtful choice, but I wonder what Todd would have to say about Billi's condition, just by merely observing him on camera, but I totally understand not wanting to impose.👍❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 14 дней назад

@@GinaDeLaRosa-ct6se If it were to happen I don't think Todd would know that anything was wrong with Billi. I think he knew with Glamour and was able to tell me about her back because he is with her everyday and could see the change. The first time he saw Billi he would not know what her normal would be and I don't know how well cats see TV either.

@cassandra007 19 дней назад

Next year you could add 'outside' for noise outside, as opposed to possible grandbaby noise downstairs. And now Todd can tell you if the jingle ball is downstairs!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

😊

@lindablanchard6807 19 дней назад

He still manages to astonish me every time what a smart little cookie you must be a proud fur baby dad with all your kitties

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

I am very proud of him, and he amazes me daily

@luckyrobinshomestead 18 дней назад

I am happy I found you and Todd this week. You are helping me with the loss of Billi from Billispeaks after her recent death. It is nice to find another intelligent cat who has learned to speak with this device. He's a beautiful cat. He learns fast and he blew me away knowing about Glamour's injury enough to report it to you.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

Billi was a very special sweet girl. She will be missed. I never knew that I could get so upset over a cat that was not mine. Welcome, I'm glad you are here.

@MasterImpsy 4 дня назад

Man, Todd absolutely adores you. It's so heart warming to see how well loved pets are and how they return that love.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 4 дня назад

He does, he tries to take care of me and the other kitties like I take care of them

@berlinatunjungsari1244 19 дней назад

Give Tood ''button'' button. So he can say something like ''button not happy'' for buttons wich run out of batteries or, what I anticipated the most is, he asking for more buttons! We will learn and amazed how fast he learn new words, and how many words he will have in a year.. 🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

I check his buttons weekly and he says Want What when he is bored and wants more worda

@berlinatunjungsari1244 18 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Give him more, it must be stressing to talk about many thing but your words is limited.

@LilA-zl6tf 20 дней назад

Mr. Todd is so clever. And he learns so quickly! ❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you

@kimfleury 17 дней назад

Quite impressive! Todd used the new buttons quicker than two shakes of a tail! (Right after he used "upstairs" he shook his tail two times, and I suddenly understood what that expression means 😹). And I think Glamour knows what she's doing. She looks to be more comfortable with the pain treatment doing its job. [I just saw the update and am doing a happy dance for her 😸]. I'm still praying for that gentle touch therapist to come into her life and hopefully make medication unnecessary in the future. I'm not nagging, I'm praying 🙏🏻

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 17 дней назад

Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words and prayers

@kimfleury 17 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks❤

@melissaburris7606 16 дней назад

I’ve only recently come across this channel and I can’t believe it isn’t getting more attention. This is revolutionary! Humans and animals learning to communicate..,not to mention understanding how cats think. This needs to be studied!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 16 дней назад

Welcome, I'm glad you are here. Thank you, I think Todd is an incredibly smart boy who amazes me daily.

@akinpaws 13 дней назад

Look up articles about Christina Hunger & how she gave her dog Stella AAC (alternative & Iforgetwhat communications ) buttons, which were made for children, and wrote a book about it. She inspired a whole movement of people giving their animals speech buttons. A company named Fluentpet was formed to sell smaller buttons that require less pressure to activate. I would guess there are tens of thousands of talking animals now. Todd's dad was inspired by a cat named Billi, of the RU-vid channel Billispeaks, who just passed away recently at the age of 15. There are researchers observing a lot of these animals, through camera setups like Todd's. It will be interesting to see what they conclude.

@patriciagriffin1505 20 дней назад

Todd’s such a smart and living kitty.. I think many of our furry friends want to communicate with us and most don’t have our means

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Many do communicate with their voice and body language, we just have to learn it. Todd and I communicated very well before the buttons, they are just an aid so he can tell me more and in more detail his wants and needs.

@Tokyokie 19 дней назад

Todd is incredibly smart. I have no words button.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you

@elizabethbotros1404 20 дней назад

I always knew pets have memories. It is nice that the buttons give you insight about what is on Todd's mind. Like when he remembered about the matting and now about the noise. Such a great tool. I also like how Todd relayed the back issue of Glamour. I've asked before, but how were they named?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

They were the names they had at the shelter when they were adopted. We kept them.

@victoriabaker4400 20 дней назад

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I do that with rescue names, if possible. Sometimes that's the only thing they have left. I know some people feel like a new name is a new beginning, though.

@elizabethbotros1404 20 дней назад

@@victoriabaker4400 I'm sure to some animals it is a comfort to know they are being addressed. I suppose it is an individual animal/case by case basis.

@mrychards6682 20 дней назад

I keep the rescue's name, too. The time that I was at the vet with my rescue dog Bella and there were 3(!) other Bellas there at the same time, I started to think I should have changed it. 😂

@mememe733 13 дней назад

As someone with PTSD I feel for Todd. I too hate fireworks! 😢

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 13 дней назад

I wish they would stop them or make them only be the silent ones.

@mememe733 13 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks yes, me too. My dog used to be terrified of them, since some morons fired some very close to her when she was 8 yo. Before that she was fine. Sadly it spread so she became averse to any loud noises. The last two years of her life she became much more relaxed, calm and happy though due to hearing loss ☺️

@jennifersmith6747 19 дней назад

The look on Todd’s face . Daaaad I want to know if there will be noise tonight?! Why aren’t you getting it?!?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

🙂

@pixievincent2478 19 дней назад

Such a quick study he is!!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

He really is

@bbearsmama 16 дней назад

Todd is so smart. I wonder if he has some Ragdoll in him? They are known as the “dogs of cats.” We had a ragdoll a few years ago and she was the smartest cat I’ve ever had in my 50 years. Love your videos! Thank you for sharing!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 16 дней назад

Thank you 😊 I don't know what Todd has in him. All the kitties are shelter rescues

@StaceysImages 18 дней назад

Compelling. Wow!! LUV IT!!!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

Thank you so much!!

@LilKitLen 19 дней назад

The way Todd let you just gently slide him outta the way to place the new red button panel down 😭

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

Todd trusts me completely

@funshine817 19 дней назад

Oh...Todd is gonna use that noise button a lot, I bet. 😂🤣 It is very possible Glamour is being slyly deliberate. Interesting. I wonder if she wants to learn like Todd, or just second hand. Second hand fits her nature more. 😉

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

She may realize that this would be a much better and efficient way to insult me. Lol

@AdrienneZazulak 19 дней назад

I wonder how long it will take for these buttons to be adapted into training and use for service animals? Officially I mean. I love these videos!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you

@crazymary1144 20 дней назад

He's SO clever! 🎉😎

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Thank you

@marialorenavillanueva5342 16 дней назад

Todd is just intelligent!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 16 дней назад

I agree

@beautyindarkness 20 дней назад

Todd is SUCH a smart guy.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you 😊

@louisemonday3272 20 дней назад

You are awesome Todd! Maybe he is been trying to teach Glamour how to use the buttons😊

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

That would be great if he could.

@littleogeechee223 19 дней назад

Wow! I know it sounds a lot, but Glamour looks like she might be ready to learn, too. 🙂

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

I am starting to lean that way too

@BelleWhittington 19 дней назад

My corgi Marigold LOVES your videos!

@cacatr4495 19 дней назад

How cute! 🙂

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

Aww, that's sweet. There are several pets I'm told who watch Todd. 😊

@lafilmscene2456 16 дней назад

I think its Great that you document Todd.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 16 дней назад

Thank you 😊

@ypcomchic 19 дней назад

I love to watch these. My cat is busy training me his language lol

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

That is awesome. Todd and I communicated great before the buttons. They just let him do more.

@LindaMathie 15 дней назад

Genius todd ❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 15 дней назад

Thank you

@DrValerie800 20 дней назад

How cool is he? I wish I had room to have those buttons so my cats could give me a clue about what they need! We do have a kind of pantomime system though and they do use that to communicate about food/treats/play/danger/love you/pets.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Yes, many cats do communicate with their voice and meows, we just have to learn it. Todd and I communicated very well before the buttons, they are just an aid so he can tell me more and in more detail his wants and needs. While they are an aid they are not necessary to communicate with your fur babies. It sounds like you guys have a good system going and will work until you have room for some buttons.

@carilariviere505 19 дней назад

My two girls don't do a whole lot of entertaining me, lots of sleeping but I usually know what they want. Cat people learn cat language; Todd's just extremely special learning our language!

@jazzythecat918 10 дней назад

He needs a "Now" button so he can say want it now

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 10 дней назад

He has a now button and uses it mainly after I've told him he has to wait on something he will press now.

@mountainkimmie 19 дней назад

Wow.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you

@angelscreation1 19 дней назад

Todd really is brilliant!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

I think so but I'm prejudice. Lol

@tweetscotchy1093 19 дней назад

What smart little cutie! ❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

You are so kind

@cacatr4495 19 дней назад

This may be dumb, but it amazes me that such small creatures have such big minds, and such big opinions! They're so little! I guess that some of us have wrongly correlated size to intelligence in long-ago-years.

@jonbauml225 20 дней назад

Such a smart boy!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you

@lyricessence 19 дней назад

It's amazing how quickly they learn English. I just started watching your channel, though I have followed several cats and dogs using English-speaking buttons for a few years. I just noticed two other cats. Is Todd the only one interested in the buttons? I have had many, many cats and dogs in my life and only a few of them have shown interest in facilitating communication with me on behalf of their siblings who were not as intuitive about it (like calling me to the door to open it for someone else, then walking away afterward, among many other things). I'm figuring this is the same with the buttons.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Welcome, and i am glad you are here! It is the same, and yes, Todd is the only one who is interested in using the buttons.

@SarahGreeney-vz4hp 20 дней назад

Fantastic work.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Many thanks!

@SarahGreeney-vz4hp 20 дней назад

Ok.

@borountree4539 19 дней назад

Might have to take into account cats have more sensitive hearing than humans. Todd may report noise that Dad doesn't hear.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

It is certainly possible

@sarahpinansky2542 19 дней назад

I think he wanted to know if there would be more noise like there was before. I like to know what to expect when I’m worried about something. Next time you could try telling him there wont be noise later and see if he relaxes.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

That is possible for sure. I won't tell him that unless I am sure of it

@patr7115 19 дней назад

Todd is really amazing. What a smart kitty ❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you

@presentfuture7563 20 дней назад

I love that he can conceptualize and communicate things that happened in the past, e.g. "noise before." Such a smart boy. What did you put on the other button?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

His three words this time around are Upstairs, Downstairs, and Noise.

@presentfuture7563 20 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Oh, right! He hasn't used "downstairs" yet.

@Robinwhiteart 19 дней назад

Since Billi died recently, I guess that Todd is now Top Cat. I hope you and he are worthy.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

There will never be another Billi, nor are we trying to be. She was one of a kind.

@spacechicken527 19 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks There may never be another Billi, but I think she would be proud of the cat she's passed the torch to.

@cassandra007 19 дней назад

They are most worthy.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 14 дней назад

@@spacechicken527 Aww, thank you 🥺

@tamanthamccartney8482 18 дней назад

I use an app called lucid dream with the fish and turtle on RU-vid especially on the 4th of July but also every time I have to go out because it helps my babies it's very peaceful and relaxing for them I call it they're sleepy time Tunes they get so relaxed they take a nap so I hope this helps Todd and the other babies as well❤😻

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

Thank you

@paulinauka6977 19 дней назад

Wow, so cool! 😎 He is super smart! 😁😁😁 I'm a bit worried about Todd's weight, because it seems it is kind of heavy for him to walk even. At first I thought he was round because of fur, but later I noticed he kind of stomped when walking so I figured that must be because of the weight burden

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Toss has a chronic condition that effects his balance. You will see him wobble, trip or even fall over.

@paulinauka6977 19 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Hello, thank you for your reply! I didn't know about his condition =((( I hope he is not in pain? Wishing Todd all the best... ! 🧡💛🧡 You guys are such a lovely family 🥹🥹🥹🥹🧡💛🧡 I haven't watched your videos in over a year, Im interested to see what Todd has learnt during this time

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 14 дней назад

@@paulinauka6977 I'm glad you are back! There is a lot that has happened in the last year!

@lisag.6599 20 дней назад

Glamour has that long nose that the Norwegian Forest cats often have - do you know if she is one? I love them, they're so elegant looking.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

I do not know if she has any in her or not. All the babies are shelter kittiea

@alisterringwood6928 18 дней назад

I think with "noise" and " "before" Todd may have been asking if more noise would happen that day

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

That is a possibility

@SharkyLunasaurus 18 дней назад

I'm lucky my cats mostly didn't care about the fireworks and the noise they made. A few loud ones startled them but that was it. My cat Sharky actually would run to look outside and was trying to see where the noise was coming from lol.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

That is always get if it doesn't startle them. They make Todd very nervous

@SharkyLunasaurus 18 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Poor Todd. At least now that he can talk about the noise maybe it won't scare him as much.

@kimfleury 17 дней назад

@@SharkyLunasaurus That's so cute 😻🐾❤️ My son rescued a senior cat from the streets, and that first fireworks holiday after I moved in with my son, I was concerned how it would affect Percy, being that he must have been terrified of them when he was on the streets. But they were far enough away that year that he watched them at the window, and even tried to catch the lights coming down. He wasn't crazy about the noise when neighbors closer to us shot them off on later fireworks holidays, but he loved watching the lights and trying to catch them. He got to enjoy his final years living in a comfortable home with regular meals and plenty of safe spaces. May he rest in peace. I miss him.

@SharkyLunasaurus 17 дней назад

@@kimfleury Awww that's cute, I'm glad you got to spend time that time with him. A few years ago actually a cat showed up at our house at the start of october and I looked online at missing cats in the area and found the owner and he'd been missing since the fourth of july and had traveled at least 5 miles from home. Was really glad that we were able to find that kitty's mom who came to get him right away. They had thought they'd never see him again after three months.

@lisajahn6839 19 дней назад

Excellent! 😊❤🥰💗👍

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Thank you

@bigphathairydheel9834 20 дней назад

👍👍👍

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Thank you

@zarzee8925 20 дней назад

I wonder if Glamour was permitting you to pet her head only

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Possibly

@Uncle_Fred 20 дней назад

This brings up a really interesting thing we humans take for granted: pointing. I'm not sure how well pointing at things translates to cats. Pointing comes almost naturally to humans because the act of pointing mimicks a spear. We have perhaps hundreds of thousands of years of using sharp pointy sticks as a means to -lay waste to the planet- aim and throw at things. Cat's don't. However, I think an argument can be made that dogs also understand pointing. I don't know if its because many dogs point with their nose, or that our long relationship with hunting dogs is the reason. I'd argue pointing is the one thing some dogs seem to get that even cats like Todd don't.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

That is a good point and I don't think it comes naturally to them by I believe Todd understands pointing. I place a treat down and he doesn't see it. I will point and say Todd look and he has learned when I do this there is usually something good if he looks where I point. In this case the good is seeing Glamour and using that information to model one of the new words he wants.

@AySz88 20 дней назад

I think cats understand attention (theory of mind), and gazing and facing direction, so they likely understand the *idea* of pointing out something. (For example, I'd say slow blinks at another cat as communication illustrates at least some rough understanding of those concepts.) I'd first guess that the main thing lost in translation is in identifying the direction and object you're pointing to - it's probably much easier for the cat if you went down to their level and "point" at something in the cat's POV. The cat might have a tougher time trying to judge the ray direction from your eyes to your finger, and then translate that into their own POV. (edit: It just occurred to me that this requires knowing how far up/down you're pointing, in order to estimate how far away the object is - or, alternately, requires seeing the convergence of your eyes to gauge depth - both of which are likely very hard to judge from low on the floor.) I don't know if I can blame the cat very much for that, either: the angle and parallax difference is more than dogs', and even humans can find difficulty in reading what someone is pointing at, too! And I wouldn't be surprised if we often fail to realize when the object we're pointing at is obscured from their viewpoint.

@victoriabaker4400 20 дней назад

I was taught by a dog trainer to always use signs for commands as well as words, because dogs are very tuned in to what we do with our hands. I think you're correct about pointing things out to cats on their level. I have always used a pointing finger to indicate a treat, but it trains by tapping next to it with my finger, and remains close to their POV.

@cacatr4495 19 дней назад

Dogs definitely understand pointing, and also do point with their nose, *_true._*

@lakotaluv 19 дней назад

Horses definitely understand pointing. They are absolute masters of body language and tone of voice. They certainly learn many words and in my experience, they're very attentive if you take them alone and point something out and tell them what is going to happen and answer any questions you think they might have about it. Donkeys also are extremely smart and attentive and seem to understand so much. I can't even begin to tell you what wonderful relationships I had with my six horses and donkeys. Each one was completely different from the next and paid such close attention to what we were doing. I miss my little herd every day... When a human tells me "they can't understand English", that just tells me that the human has no concept of how sentient animals are.

@Golfbugs77 19 дней назад

They should ban fireworks, they cause so many problems and fires! Todd on patrol would solve world problems!😅🐈‍⬛💝🌟🌎🙏

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

🙂

@JW-kh9bm 19 дней назад

Todd needs a cat IQ test. Have you considered teaching him elementary math?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

I have not considered it.

@JW-kh9bm 19 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Then he can tell you the number of snacks he wants to eat.

@sharneduplessis9279 19 дней назад

Where does one get these mats with the buttons ? (not based in USA)

@cacatr4495 19 дней назад

I believe that the *_Fluent Pet Recordable Buttons_* website is linked in the video description.

@sharneduplessis9279 19 дней назад

@cacatr4495 thank you 😊 🙏

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

There is a link in the video description that will get you a 12% discount on anything totaling over 50.00 at checkout. You can also use the coupon code ToddTalks

@johannageisel5390 19 дней назад

What was the third word? Btw. does Todd have "yesterday" and "tomorrow" already?

@cacatr4495 19 дней назад

The other word was 'downstairs,' and Todd has a 'later' button, which has a few meanings, depending on how many times it is used. I'm not certain, but I don't think they have a 'tomorrow' button, or 'yesterday,' but they do have that 'before' button.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

Upstairs, downstairs, and noise

@johannageisel5390 18 дней назад

Oh, of course! It was both upstairs and downstairs. No idea why I thought it was only one of the two.

@mariah8007 20 дней назад

Does he have a button for future, that is "will..."? I wonder if he would like to ask if the noise will start again tonight since it was there the previous night and he pressed the button Noise in close proximity to that happening yesterday?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

I would have no idea how to model that

@cacatr4495 19 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks That would be in conjunction with the word "later," as in "will later, tomorrow, will tomorrow, will tonight."

@mmundy5928 19 дней назад

Where's Paulie?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 19 дней назад

If he is not upstairs, he is with my wife. He is bonded to her.

@paulgee4336 19 дней назад

Although I believe in giving cats their autonomy and independence as much as possible, and respect their choices, and such - like human children, I also believe they need to be taught, and trained, and socialized, and not allowed to run around "wild" and the like. (too much) I had a cat once who would NOT lay in my lap, or near me, and didn't like me to pick her up or pet her or touch her much. She was very aloof and pretty "skitzy". (no known reason why - Cats is cats) I put up with it for a while. (years) But then decided she was not having the best life she could have and was missing out on love and closeness and happiness and such. So one night I picked her up and sat down in my lazy boy and held her and forced her to lay in my lap for about two hours. When she tried to run away, I held her and pet her and picked her up and hugged her and smooched her. She didn't care for it. After the first night, she started purring, and increasingly tried less often and less hard to escape. I did this for about 3 nights in one week, giving her a night off in between. Then the next night (and many nights thereafter), when I sat down in the chair, she jumped up on my lap and laid there for quite a while, and let me pet her and purred and "slept" relaxed and calm. After that she often got on my lap and liked pets and even kind of enjoyed being picked up, and her quality of life increased dramatically. Instead of being an aloof, skitzy, "psycho" cat, she turned out to be a great cat. I also often tell people, who seem to be amazed at my cats, who mostly do not act like "typical" aloof, 'unfriendly' cats, "Just treat your cat like you would a dog and you'll have a much better cat."

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

None of the cats are made to do anything they do not want to do, they are all loved and given the best lives I can provide