Todd Uses New Words To Say He Doesn't Want Paulie to Play 

Todd seems to be training you quite well. 😸

So cute although I can't help but get a little sad seeing how Todd doesn't want Paulie to play too

It's amazing how easy it is to train a human. Well done Todd!😊

So cute! I wonder why Todd does not like Paulie? So sweet what you said to him.

Todd seems really happy to get new buttons!

Todd seems jealous. Paulie seems like he wants to learn,. too.

They are both so cute and sweet.🥰🥰🥰

Paulie want to play to ❤

😂😂they are solitary from their wildcat days. Like Bob cats.

Please use your words Mr. Dad and tell Todd we love him so much! 🖤🤍🖤 don’t forget to add the black and white hearts.

Todd is so engaging and loves to learn new words! I must ask though, what is the “glamour” button for?

I think Todd likes to be with Dad by himself--private playtime.

Professor student yeah butterfly😅

What was the button he touched after kisses but then didn't press?

Where do you get the board, how much?

I don't like it that Todd gets most of your attention. This is the reason that he doesn't want Paulie to play with the toys. I've wondered since I started watching Todd's program/channel, why aren't Paulie & Glamour being taught how to use the buttons. I think Paulie needs to learn how to use the buttons. It looks like it would be a lot of work for you to teach all 3 kitties at the same time, but I feel sorry for Paulie. I've always had 2 cats & they both want my attention. I wasn't giving the first one enough attention when I got a companion for her....a kitten. But after the kitten grew up & years later died (of renal failure) the remaining cat...who wasn't given enough attention, Refused to have another cat. It was Very Clear she suffered from lack of Fair attention from me. I hadn't realized she was Very Affected by that....

I am new to this channel. I could tell that Todd was intelligent just by the way he actually looked when you said "Look" and followed you when you said "Come here." He knows what those words mean, clearly. Thank you for sharing him with us. I cane here from a recommendation on a BilliSpeaks video, and it is great to know that other cats are also learning to communicate through buttons!

Todd's intelligence is off the charts. He catches on so quickly! I loved how when you first showed him the buttons he snuggled into you to show his appreciation. He's such a love bug. Hopefully in time he'll share play time with Paulie. Do they get along normally?

The way Todd looked between the Glamour and Paulie buttons. First, shows he knew which 2 buttons were the new ones. Second, that he knew they were the other cats. Third, that he was remembering which button was which. Fourth, he remembered and pushed the right button. That was amazing.

I love how he watches and seems to focus when you re talking to him

“No Paulie…. There, I said it.”

Todd felt those words in his soul. He was so ready to use them 😅

For an average human kid during observational learning, it takes about 30 repetitions to learn a new word. I'm impressed.

Interesting that the first press after new buttons was not one of the new buttons (which he clearly understood immediately, no testing needed) but instead “kisses”-I read that as “Thank you for the new words, Dad!”

I love how Dad loves his cats.

Todd was seriously thumping his tail after he said, "no Paulie!"

Poor Paulie 😿. Todd is very possessive of the time he spends playing with dad. Paulie wants to join in on the fun but Todd is having none of it. Even in the cat world there are "mean boys". ❤ you Todd, but you need to " lighten up" on Paulie.

The attention shown by this cat while you show them things is amazing. I don't think you even really need to move Todd around to pay attention. One thing I've learned from cats is that they don't 'fixate' on things in the same way humans do. They may pay attention to something, but often don't look directly at what they are focused on as a way to appear non-threatening. You can tell what they focus on from their ear direction and tail pointing.

I can see Todd curled up with the peacock feather, muttering, “my precious…”

Dad - “Hey, would you like to learn some words?” Glamour - “Dad, I already know lots of words. I tell you stuff all day, but you don’t understand. I’ll let Todd tell you with his buttons.” Poor Paulie. At least he came back for another turn with “peacock feather” after Todd trying to stop him from playing. Does Todd ever snuggle with Paulie or sleep next to him? Please give Todd, Glamour and Paulie pets from me and an extra cuddle for Paulie.

Are the other cats learning the buttons too? Maybe they’ll pick it up by observing Todd?

Such amazing cats, I am addicted to all these talking cat channels so you earned a subscriber. Your cats seem to love you very much and look very healthy even though they are getting up there in their years. Also noticed a few haters in the comments, dont let them get you down.

Todd is a quick learner!

Todd like peacock feather! Lol 🤣 So does Paulie. 😤

Todd is lovely but he can also be a bully when it comes to Paulie. Nobody is purrfect Not even Todd.

What's the button he's pawing at 3:47 after kisses?

Looks like Todd is Daddy's boy! He's the baby and he wants all the attention 😊. I imagine you have toys downstairs that your wife plays with Paulie and The Glamour 😊

I love how Dad always says "yes" and doesn't make Todd wait!❤

Noticed how Todd gives longer attention to the peacock feather and even stares at the button every time you press it. Hopefully he'll let Paulie play soon

Todd why don't you want Paulie to play with you

Hi. I am totally blind and that's why I'm asking what do your cats look like? What sizes are they? Which have long hair and which have fluffy hair? Oh, and thanks for answering comments.

AWWWW...why can't Paulie play, Todd? Is someone jealous?

Aw, I had two cats, litter brothers, and the smaller one didn't want to play with the bigger one or even snuggle with him. They were both very affectionate with me, but any overture the big one made was usually rejected. Understandable I guess, as he was big, domineering, and didn't know how to control his own strength. But still... =( I feel a little sorry for Paulie!

Reminds me of the toddler/preschooler's possessiveness over "My" toy; that's Mine; Hey, You can't.." & the older sibling- "That's not fair" card- "How come I have to work/ask for it & he doesn't have to do anything/push buttons & he gets whatever he wants".. But that may be intellectually humanizing a rationalization about behavior & personifying jealousy? to cat behavior when it may actually be that Todd may perceive the activity as "His" activity as a part of "His" buttons & "His" territory. Do they eat from the same or separate dishes ? Do they play with the same toys apart from button usage ? I had a male cat before my female was introduced to him- (lost him 2yrs ago due to unresolved bladder issues after veterinary unblocking him, veterinary manual expression, him "going" on his own & more blockage while under veterinary care..). My girl kitty has alway eaten more & I had to feed them separately. She has always played more & differently than he. (He was a blue russian & she is a grey tiger dsh.) They played with certain toys together, napped together but she always seemed to crave more 1 on 1 interaction & he didn't seem to mind. He loved the lint roller ! Across his back.😂 If he heard me using it on my clothes, he would come running. She drew back away from it back then but is ok with it now but He Loved it ! All started because of cat curiosity.. Still haven't watched all your vids & no fb so looking for insight- What are the "family dynamics " ? Who came first ? Then who & when ? Anything affect personality or security like stressful or life impacting changes ? (Moving, relationship, loss, sickness..) I sound like a therapist ! Smh. 🤣 Lol.

Glamour’s cute little voice🥰

Still can't believe how he barely looks at the button when you explan, yet knows which one to go to without hesitation, amazing... Caro

Glamour's got her own language. And Paulie defers to Todd; probably a sweet kittie too.

That flop after shading Paulie, like "dad I'm too cute, aren't I better than Paulie?" just me personifying his actions

I would think they'd all want to press the buttons since it makes a noise.

SO Glad I recently found your Channel!! I discovered dog soundboard channels a couple years ago & have been fascinated by them. I found you & the AMAZING Todd while wondering if Cats use them. Especially appreciate that you demonstrate the teaching methods!! Thank you for sharing with us!!❤

Could be Todd realizes that Glamour is the Top cat in the house and he and Paulie are equals under her even though Paulie is older and was in the house before him.

I love that he is so inquisitive and eager to learn. Now we just need to work on the concept of "friend." ;) Hope he will build a bridge with Paulie.

He was trying to press a button on the yellow section, which button was it?

Todd seemed genuinely engaged, he stretched out next to the button array as his human added new buttons and waited expectantly. It is interesting that often even in multi-animal households it is only one cat/dog who uses the buttons and even as Todd seems to act as the spokesman for the others. Todd might want to me the female cat Billi who is quite sophisticated in her button use. Bunny the dog lives with a younger dog named Otter and the younger dogs seems to use buttons somewhat; Bunny is incredible, discussing her dreams and even making a philosophical comment far beyond what a human of the same age would observe: She said basically (upon waking from a daytime dream) Even if you dream in the daytime, it is still a dream -- I am not even sure she could have really meant such an insightful thing but if so, either she is the most intelligent dog in history (not impossible that learning word buttons especially at a young age vastly increasing the cognitive abilities of a dog or cat) or we have vastly underestimated dog and probably cat intelligence for Billi the cat once said "Billi pets mom" and then she very clearly pet her human!

Just rewatching your videos waiting for Sundays special-

The speed up moments remind me of the times 3 speed in Sims games 😂

Thank you for your video

Just found Todd's channel and absolutely love Todd, but what was that thing dancing or floating on the bottom shelf??!! Looked liked a spider at first, butttt.....

Yes Paulie.

Kinda makes you think…who’s training whom???🤪

Only 9 minutes and you only showed him a couple of presses of the button?? Wow!!

Is glamour taking a new interest in the buttons? She was paying close attention.

Could be proof that he really understands spoken words. I think my cat can understand some basic words, too. At this speed, he will soon have more buttons than Billi

Why did you introduce 4 new buttons at once rather than one at a time? I'm just curious about your methodology?

I agree that he doesn't want to share with Paulie. Have you tried playing with them with two different toys at the same time? Sometimes I would do that, with one for one hand and one for the other. It may also be a good one to talk about family relationships with Todd? But instead of brother/sister, use a sibling button so that Glamor and Paulie are the same? Or just a general family button? Versus friend or something like that? Probably would need a stranger button, too.

I'm wondering why the other two kitties don't use the buttons. Are they unable to make the connections or does Todd tell them the buttons are his and don't touch? Todd is definitely a dear boy with you but not with them.

Do the other cats want to learn? I feel bad for them. Just looking. Im impressed with Todd

Your cat learns to talk and then it turns out he is a jerk 😂

I have cat from a liter I raised and she has been neutered after 1 litter. My son brought his neutered tom who is the same age but extremely playful and she often refuses to play. In fact she, hides or asks me to let her into our private room. play is dominance, isn't it?

Oh no… is Todd a bully???!!! Poor Paulie!

Do Paulie or Glamour use any words?

Are Todd and Pauley brothers?? Their markings are similar…

Do the other cats express a s interest in the buttons?

Its nice to see interactions with an only child like Billi and a multiple family of Todd and Russell. Now to find a female in a multi-cat and buttons and a single male and buttons to see the differencesin how they think and act. Interesting. I do love cats and i love hearing and wittnessing this . Sp freakin cool!

Does Paulie get a chance to model buttons? He and Todd might eventually be able to talk to each other...! 🤞

Maybe he views the toys as his alone and Paulie should not have right to play with them. Love to you all furry family and humans.🇬🇧🇬🇧🐞🐝😺😺😺🦋

Giving Paulie the "gimlet (or 'Stink') Eye -- goes to his Button Board and offers up his "No Paulie" request -- then flops down, with his back and upraised tail toward Paulie, aware that Todd has got Paulie 'Under Control,' through the Employment of those 'Fluent Pet' buttons. (And his "Dad," of course!)

Todd is jealous

I think regular people are doing more to learn about animal communication than the researchers ever tried.

The picture of Todd in the opening card with the red bow tie just fills me with joy even before the vid starts. Every time! :)

Omg amazing

So amazing. I haven't had a pet since 2005/ 2006. I am thinking about adopting a cat but this brings responsibility of owning a pet to a new level! 😁

I can't for more words! Story Time, Road Trip, World domination, etc.

Cats on the streets are territorial. They fight over rooftops, fences, backyards and even parts of other cats' houses. I'd be willing to bet that Todd considers the space in and around his buttons (and you) to be pretty much his "territory." So Paulie is "cutting in" if you know what I mean. I don't think Paulie is being nasty or hostile. He just wants "In" on the fun.

Paulie needs to learn how to use buttons too, so he and Todd can reconcile their differences civilly.

Todd's job is to maintain the household. He is the communicator and not to take it lightly as they all get fed.

try to teach One of your cats to roll a ball back and forth with you sitting on the floor. A Small ball easy for a cat to push a few feet. Then teach 2 cats to play with you. I have done this with my 17 year old cat. He passed away 2 years ago. He was very smart.

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fascinating!!

How can he know about glamour , is it a cat's name?

If u wanna know why “no” “Paulie” u gotta get Todd a “jealous” button

I still can tell if the cats learning is legit but I see you love your beautiful cats. I love cats too. I am a cat man 👍

Paulie is not a human cat like Todd is. That is the problem.

interesting but I feel it’s a bit mean to exclude the other cat ✨

Mad

Paulie seems less confident than glamour and Todd. In the cat world that is very important.

I have seen cats be reluctant to play with other cats nearby, especially if both are jumping about.

Damn, he's so smart!! Without the imagery or the words on those buttons, even I would get confused and would take me a while to memorize them.

Poor Paulie, Todd's being a jerk LOL We all have our moments.. Do the other cats use the word communication system or just Todd?

Chill everybody. It’s normal for Todd to not want Paulie Cats are naturally territorial, not wanting to share resources. It’s survival. They are not humans.