Todd Was Stressing As Fireworks Went Off Again On The 5th

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This was July 5th the night after the big fireworks. People are still setting them off and it is stressing Todd. We went upstairs to try and take his mind off of 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.
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0:00 Opening Credits
0:12 Going Upstairs
0:53 Look
1:51 Todd Cuddles
4:27 Yes Play!
5:17 More Noise
5:58 What Do You Want?
6:53 Pets Later

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@presentfuture7563 26 дней назад

Amazing that he can tell you "I'm gonna need some pets later," even if he's too nervous or freaked out to enjoy them now.

@wandamaximoff813 26 дней назад

Agreed! Todd realizes that he's still not that comfortable to receive cuddles and pets because of the noises. Even if he really wants it. How sweet of him

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

It is. It still boggles my mind that he will plan out his day

@radwolf76 25 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks planning out the day lets him be in control of things, even when unexpected loud outside noises are happening without even the courtesy of asking for Todd's permission first.

@heatherchurch4287 26 дней назад

Awww poor Todd, he's got such an anxious tail- and he's too nervous for cuddles. It must be a relief to him to have his words so he can tell you how he feels. Love to Todd and all the family.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you

@angelaf5040 26 дней назад

YOU sir are A beautiful soul! The kitties & the world is lucky to have you!!

@angelaf5040 26 дней назад

*are*

@wandamaximoff813 26 дней назад

@@angelaf5040 grammar nazi 😂

@allisonwalker4978 26 дней назад

You can definitely tell how much he and Todd love each other 😄

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you so much!

@rlight7666 26 дней назад

Todd is very specific about what he wants. Pets later not now🤣

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

He is and he will plan out his day at times with a list of what he wants to do now and what he wants when I get home from work.

@catc8927 26 дней назад

Poor Todd, that tail was quite unhappy, probably the most anxious I’ve seen him. Glad he has Dad for support and buttons to express himself with.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Yes, I try to be close whenever there are fireworks. He is just stiff, and his tail twitches. I hate it for him

@MyLittleKitten 26 дней назад

Wow, I guess I am lucky. My kitty likes fireworks and even likes to sit in the window during a storm. Your boy Todd is adorable!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

You are lucky. Thank you 😊

@strumminronin 26 дней назад

Same here, I taught mine that the loud bangs are nothing. Started out by watching the fireworks indoors with them, cheering on the flashes. They squirm, one insisted I was nuts, but after they saw that I was looking at the sky and paid no attention to the loud bangs, bit by bit they figured out we were safe inside. Now, if they see that I don't get up from the loud noises, they might occasionally flick their ears but carry on sleeping or chilling.

@tinacolbourneart1091 25 дней назад

My cat loves fireworks, he watches them from the window and wants to play with them lol 😆. She also likes laying in the window watching the lightning. The sounds don't bother her much.

@dylannaenzo9737 26 дней назад

YES, too nervous for cuddles or belly rubs....Todd want noise bye

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

He really did

@inlaterdays 26 дней назад

Poor Todd. My kitties always hated fireworks too. Luckily Todd has Dad there to make things better.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you

@rainbowdust919 26 дней назад

I think he's probably too anxious to know what he wants in that moment. He just knows he wants Daddy to take care of him. He thought he wanted cuddles, then realized he was too anxious for them. Pets later. I can relate. I feel the same way when I'm anxious!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

I agree. He's doing better, but it bothers him a lot.

@LadyPashta 26 дней назад

He wanted picked up and shown what the noise was. He seems to see "cuddles" as "pick up".

@nelstar-b 26 дней назад

@@LadyPashta You could be onto something there. I thought "Look" was going to be a "Look noise" phrase, meaning "Can I see what's making the noise?"

@LadyPashta 26 дней назад

@@nelstar-b Exactly.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

@@LadyPashta I tried that once and fortunately, I was not permanently scarred from Todd using all 4 sets of claws to get down when a large one went off. I was hoping to show him it was outside and he was safe with me inside.

@ginastone6166 26 дней назад

Hi Todd. My 16 year old Harry Kitty has a very rough night on the 4th of July too. He slept for days after. You're so loved Todd

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Aww, poor baby .😢

@RuiNa42 26 дней назад

awe... I wonder if the request for cuddles was more of a "sit with me please" request. Sweet boy. And "pets later" maybe it was all about proximity.

@LadyMissCoppertone 26 дней назад

I agree. I think Todd just wanted Daddy to sit with him...

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Very likely, he does have a Floor-Time button for that but he was very nervous.

@Ripplesinthewaters 26 дней назад

I think his “cuddles” meant that he was happy just sitting beside you. My cats want that when they’re nervous. No pets, just proximity.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Possibly, but he has Floor Time for me lying beside him on the floor.

@Ripplesinthewaters 26 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks maybe he was too nervous to think of that button. Poor guy! I love what you’re doing. My girls are 12, so I won’t button train them. However, I may with a new kitten someday.

@LindaVernon 26 дней назад

@@Ripplesinthewaters 12 is not too old to start. Don't know about dogs, but old cats do learn new tricks. Billi from billispeaks was 11 or 12 when she started. 🙂

@lynn5384 26 дней назад

Poor Todd. My cat got scared too. Good to be able to model the word noise for him.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Yes, it was time he got that word

@tabsc3489 24 дня назад

So sweet seeing someone listening so well to their pets

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 23 дня назад

Thank you 😊

@travisstoll3582 26 дней назад

I felt that elbow hit.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

I hurt it and forgot and put my weight on it. I remembered it pretty quick. Lol

@TheQueensWish 26 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks ⁠I have tennis elbow condition and what helps me a lot is one of the microwaveable heat packs. Just heat one up and place it on the elbow area and keep it there till it cools down. The heat restores blood flow to the injured area by opening the vessels. This simple advice from a coach helped me more than of the exercises so many recommend.

@jjbinderr 26 дней назад

Absolutely amazing. You really are good dad. These videos are so satisfying.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Thank you so much, I am so glad you enjoy them!

@Zalvert 26 дней назад

I do whish they would save fireworks for organized events only and not sell them to the general public. Except for sparkles. They are dangerous and effect people as well as animals. Todd is lucky to have you as his cat dad.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Agreed and thank you

@heatherbryant4197 26 дней назад

You know what I've noticed (and am curious if others have seen the same), is ever since COVID, people have started lighting fireworks all the time. Not just around the fourth. Nearly every holiday... it could be Christmas, NYD, Memorial day or even Columbus day for cryin out loud. They just look for an excuse to set them off. I don't know if people were just bored out of their minds and feeling restricted during lockdown or what, but I just noticed ever since 2019 it got way worse and never seemed to improve after things opened up again. It's not legal where I live, and there has always been *some* element of illegal fireworks use, but nothing like it is now. I remember when I was a kid, families would drive out to organized events where they'd do fireworks displays with music and sometimes other entertainment, but other than that maybe you'd see young kids with sparklers or poppers (not really particularly dangerous and nowhere near as loud). Illegal fireworks set off by individuals (usually reckless teens or young men) were a rare occurrence. Now it's so commonplace the police can't even keep up with it.

@Zalvert 26 дней назад

@@heatherbryant4197 Yes I have noticed people are using them more these days. Weddings seem to be a using fireworks more these days and we do not often get a notice. I think it is time the law started being enforced regarding anyone setting them off whenever they feel like it. Maybe if they included vets bills of animals injured and killed by the fireworks into the punishments they might think twice, though I doubt it.

@oroontheheels 26 дней назад

Todd is so thoughtful. He made some reservations: “Pets. Later”. 😂❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Lol. I found it amazing when I realized that cats plan out what they want to do now and later. Todd does this all the time and he is serious when he says he wants it later.

@oroontheheels 25 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks it’s truly incredible!

@eevagirl 26 дней назад

Looks like Todd wants reassurance play, pats. Big Bad noise is scary. Todd's dad is so incredibly understanding 🙏🙏💌💌

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Thank you 😊

@marialorenavillanueva5342 25 дней назад

Cant get enough of how intelligent Todd is.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you

@MrLargonaut 26 дней назад

I felt that funnybone thwack...

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

It hurt, lol

@violinwithRosemary 26 дней назад

You are a wonderful cat Dad😊 Heartwarming to see you interact with him so sensitively 🧡🕊

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you so much! I appreciate that and am glad you are here!

@violinwithRosemary 25 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Me too🤗😺✌

@Cindy-cu8tk 26 дней назад

By the way… Todd is amazing! I love the way he looks up at you after a request!🥰

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you

@amypola5903 26 дней назад

I wonder what Todd thinks of a thunder jacket and calming treats?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

I've never tried the thunder jacket.

@devrasays 26 дней назад

The fact that he has a concept of 'later' is incredible. I am obsessed with Todd.

@lilsuzq32 26 дней назад

When I show vids of Todd (and Billi RIP) to people...they dismiss it as a "Pavlovian Response". Pavlov was on to something, but he never grasped the concept that animals have autonomous thoughts or responses. #CatDad has the correct process.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

I would not have thought it possible if I had not seen Billi do it on her videos. Todd understands Now, Soon (within 15 minutes), and Later (longer than 15 minutes)

@devrasays 25 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

@LilA-zl6tf 26 дней назад

Poor Mr. Todd. Those are hard days.... with too much noise.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Agreed

@dolphinschild62 26 дней назад

My Puffy had Pancreatitis, diet and keeping stress down he lived to be 15. You are a wonderful kitty parent. I hope Todd is going to be ok under these stressful noises.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

HE came through it just fine. Thank you 😊

@neetvillage 21 день назад

what a beautiful man and beautiful cats 🥺

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

Thank you

@rhondajhunter9091 26 дней назад

I live in a neighborhood just outside city limits. We hear fireworks at random times all year. It's as if "any time is a good time". My cat curls up in the bedroom corner until it's over, in "I want to be alone" mode. No touching allowed until all the booms are done. Same with thunderstorms and high winds. Once things quiet down, he comes out, looks for food, and "goodnight". lol!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

I had a cat like that too. They are all different and react and want different things when stressed,

@giajensen1689 26 дней назад

You are so sweet with/to him!🥹

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you, I love all my babies 😊

@Judith-hk7if 26 дней назад

Poor Todd - I know how he feels. 😿 My darling cat - usually as cool as can be - litterally freaked out at every new year due to the fire works and I spent many new year celebrations in the cellar of our home, trying to comfort her....

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Poor things, they have to think the world is coming to an end

@blkbrn1952 26 дней назад

One of our cats could care less about the fireworks but the other one runs under the bed and won't come out. I was at a cookout this past weekend and they had some really big and loud fireworks. I ended up going inside with one of the dogs who was absolutely terrified. Poor Todd, I hope he didn't have any flare ups.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

No, he got a little stuffy but that was it

@frankshifreen 26 дней назад

Todd is so smart

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you 😊

@d.b.9101 26 дней назад

Those darn fireworks

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Agreed

@deborahemielita5949 26 дней назад

I’m with you Todd I never enjoy them and it is way too late on the 4th and often before or afterwards too. Imagine the poor animals in Ukraine and other bombed areas. Make me sick and we do here for entertainment. I always think I should set off something in early morning to remind people not to do it so late but I never do it. I rise early for my cats as i don’t otherwise need to get up early.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

It is a shame, especially since there are fireworks now that are mostly silent

@Orpheus1782 26 дней назад

Totally felt Todd's stress through the video. In Estonia, where I live, December is a nightmare for both myself and my cats because the fireworks are meant to be set off on a New Year's Eve at midnight, but they start selling them so early that there's fireworks every single evening in December. Usually, when I hear the first one, I either turn on the TV or put some piano music on to make us more comfortable and to not notice the fireworks too much, and be available to my cats so they can come to me and feel safe. Previous years have shown me that piano music has a calming effect on my cats (like Canon in D and such), more so than the quiet background noise from the TV.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

We have them New Year's as well, it's terrible

@MsDragontears 25 дней назад

Poor Todd. We have some inconsiderate neighbors, too. My 3 girls get upset by fireworks. Annoying neighbor sets them off randomly during the summer. Cuddles do seem to help! It's so wonderful that Todd can communicate in this way.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you, yes I am grateful Todd can tell me what he wants and needs

@alexandrasmith7682 26 дней назад

Poor baby. My little dog is very laid back about fireworks and so is my American born cat who was raised hearing Six Flags 9.00pm nightly firework display ..... But I had one female kitty who would hide and shake. Hope Todd was relaxed enough to get his cuddles later

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

He was and he cuddled up close to me in bed after it was all over.

@disneygal200016 24 дня назад

Boy, that cat LOVES his daddy!❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 23 дня назад

Yes, he does, we have a very special bond

@kimfleury 25 дней назад

Poor little kitty 😿 fireworks are so scary! But Todd's human helped him get through the scary ❤️🐾 Thank you for letting him adopt you and thank you for taking good care of him 🐾❤️ Some years ago I discovered the RU-vid channel Relax My Cat. On fireworks holidays I keep their fireworks music playing in the background in a quiet room with the blinds closed. I usually start playing the music in the afternoon, before people start shooting off the blasts. Where I am, people are allowed the day before through the day after the holiday, so it's a long stretch of stress. I figured it was worth it to try the music, and it does work for some cats, at least to take the edge off. Not sure what it is, might not even be the music itself, because I do like you and make it a point to hang out with my cats, even if they're under the bed or in a closet, I'll be right by them on the floor. Then they fall asleep.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Great idea

@lindablanchard6807 26 дней назад

aw poor Todd hes so stressed he doesn't know what he wants My cat Camille is the same when its Canada day sometimes its hard to keep them busy so they dont notice the loud noises

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

It is hard to keep them comforted

@user-nv2zu2yl2o 26 дней назад

I’m sorry Todd. You are very sweet.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you

@kates5528 20 дней назад

I love the head kisses

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 20 дней назад

They are the best

@Wenchework 26 дней назад

In my contry becose of serius insidents animal and human fireworks is only allawed new years from 18-02 and other times need spetial permits from police,poor Todd

@presentfuture7563 26 дней назад

Good policy. This year because of the heat and wildfire risk, our "fireworks" display was a drone show. I live in the American West. (People still set them off illegally in alleys, though.)

@Wenchework 26 дней назад

@@presentfuture7563 I know and drone show is fantastic we had that as substetute one year and it was fantastic,and police and communety will react if set off illigaly

@gingw7333 26 дней назад

Fireworks are illegal in the city limits where I live, but I have inconsiderate nearby neighbors who set them off at all hours of the day and night for two weeks around July 4th. Neighborhood pets are kept stressed as well as working people have their sleep rudely interrupted. They even shoot them off during red flag warnings for fire danger. At New Years they do the same rude routine. We end up with escaped panicked pets and worried searching owners all over the place during these times.

@Wenchework 26 дней назад

@@gingw7333 Here doing that would get them into the curtroom and the resolts would not been good for them if they rent the homeowner as well is considerd responsebul so it is strickt and police and communety follow this up quite serius thank god

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Great idea

@Joelswinger34 26 дней назад

Poor Todd!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

It was rough on him

@Joelswinger34 26 дней назад

I think he was just trying to think of anything that might calm him down! I was thinking maybe Gabapentin might help.@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks

@kasandrabrown8611 26 дней назад

You have my warm wishes and cuddles for Todd. I live in Cincinnati, where it is now legal to have fireworks every night leading up to and including the Fourth and 3 says after! It's an insane amount of distraction for our animal friends. ❤

@llb380 26 дней назад

It is SO WRONG to subject our furry friends (and the people who are acutely affected by NOISE!)

@mygirldarby 26 дней назад

In my state they made it legal 365 days a year! They can set off fireworks every night if they want. It is ridiculous. The fireworks lobby paid a lot of money lobbying state governments to make this legal in states.

@heatherbryant4197 26 дней назад

In my state it varies by city/county. It's illegal where I live, but people set them off anyway 😒

@CricketsBay 26 дней назад

It's legal here the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Plenty of jerks started doing fireworks June 5th and they haven't stopped yet. It's a week after the 4th and the police do nothing.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you

@Lokey21 25 дней назад

I wish others could understand that those fireworks are truly traumatizing to our Fur Babies 😔 My cat is fine and will go outside or sit in the window to watch them.. but my little Taya, who is a dog, gets so stressed out. Sending you both hugs 🤗 ❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you. It is rough on them and all the ones in the wild.

@humanitarianH 24 дня назад

Todd is so brilliant 🐱

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 23 дня назад

Thank you

@lisajahn6839 26 дней назад

❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Thank you

@nonyanks2510 26 дней назад

Looks like Todds human is learning....time for a snack !

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

😊

@eeeeeeeeee10 22 дня назад

I love you both just found this channel during a difficult time in my life

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 22 дня назад

I'm sorry, I hope everything will be okay. I will say a prayer for you. I'm so glad that seeing Todd can help you feel better. I'm glad you are here.

@eeeeeeeeee10 21 день назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks thank you very much 🐾

@juliamccurdy1941 23 дня назад

Hi, I’m new to your channel! I find these boards for pets so fascinating, especially for cats! I’ve think you are such a fantastic, patient cat Daddy! You really take the time to spend with your cats and focus a lot of good energy “listening” to and figuring out what Todd has to say with his board. Great job! And thanks for the superior videos! I love them! Keep up the great work! The dynamic between you and Todd is just amazing. It’s so fun to watch!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 23 дня назад

Welcome, I am glad you are here. Thank you 😊

@anniebygrave9300 23 дня назад

My cats run and hide under or behind the furniture when fireworks start. They creep out later when it's quiet. Todd is pretty chilled in comparison!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 23 дня назад

I think being able to talk about it helps a lot

@SongMom8 26 дней назад

The cat I had when I was a kid would hide under the furniture all day on the 4th. The cats I had as an adult weren’t bothered by them at all.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Like people, they are all different

@snowrose101 26 дней назад

Cuddles are too much input when you're nervous, Dad. He thought he wanted it but it was just too much.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Agreed

@324cmac 26 дней назад

Todd probably did want cuddles but you know how cats are. You probably did it wrong. LOL

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

He normally can't get enough but I think he was just to nervous to be rela Ed for it.

@SarahGreeney-vz4hp 26 дней назад

Ok Todd.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

😊

@zarzee8925 26 дней назад

5:55 oh that sweet motor ❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

😊

@morningglory5597 26 дней назад

Dad is the greatest!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Aww, thank you 😊

@Synderai 26 дней назад

Not sure about Todd but my cats just want to sit beside me for protection when it is noisy outside. ❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

That's why the buttons are so helpful that they allow him to tell me what he wants to do and try to help.

@janh5199 26 дней назад

I think he was just telling you he needed you close. Both cuddles and play request brings you close. Even though he may not have wanted the actual activity, he wanted the security of your being close.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Very possible

@Tokyokie 26 дней назад

Some of my cats have been nervous as the fireworks keep GOING ON AFTER THE fourth. Todd knows he can rely on Daddy to distract him.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

I try my best to comfort them.

@324cmac 26 дней назад

I'm fortunate because my cat pays zero attention to the loud noises when fireworks go off.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Paulie is not but the other to are. You are lucky, I hate it for them

@LindaVernon 26 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalksLucky Paulie. What helps keep Glamour calm?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

@@LindaVernon She will stay close to me. Glamour is not a fan of touching and must be on her terms and there is no holding so physical comforting is out of the question. She stays close to Todd and I and I talk to her as well letting her know it is just noise and it will be okay.

@mikesabota2570 26 дней назад

I know just where Todd is coming from..my two dislike the time around the 4th also..New Year's too..they can do without all that noise!!😢😢

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Yes, New Year's is rough, too.

@lindastevens6861 26 дней назад

Love cuddles😮😊

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Cuddles are the best

@Cindy-cu8tk 26 дней назад

I think Todd just wanted you to stay with him on the floor. He seems to get more comfortable when you are next to him on the floor.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

I agree, he was very nervous. Usually he will request Floor-Time for that

@tamiam484 25 дней назад

I know how Todd feels. When I’m super stressed I can’t think of what I want either. You are so sweet with him. ❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you

@SweetPea-iy9sg 26 дней назад

Poor baby. Those loud noises must either hurt their ears , scare them, or bth. ❤

@SweetPea-iy9sg 26 дней назад

Sorry, both

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Yes, it terrifies him.

@CensorshipIsOpression 25 дней назад

When my service dog was still alive, I sometimes had to take her up to the quiet mountains to get away from fireworks. I REALLY wish people would keep the fireworks to one day, I heard them as far as the 10th before fireworks stopped. And it's not just pets, people with various conditions are also affected, like I have a trauma based disorder and EDS.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Agreed

@slc1161 26 дней назад

I understand how Todd feels. Fireworks noise is very stressful for me to hear and feel. I also have a condition that gets a lot worse with stress also. He wanted the cuddles and reassurances but he was still nervous from the noise. Most pets are lost during the week of July 4th because of escaping from homes and yards from fear. You did a great job distracting him.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

I'm sorry they stress you too. Thank you, I do my best for the fur-babies to keep them happy and healthy

@funshine817 26 дней назад

Yeah I felt Todd's stress through my computer screen. 🤤 Poor guy. I noticed you banged your arm. Is it ok?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

My elbow is hurt right now and I forgot and put weight on it. Lol. I'm good, thank you for asking

@Terri_MacKay 26 дней назад

Todd may want some comfort and reassurance, but not be sure exactly what form it should take, because the fireworks are making him nervous. My dog, who passed away last fall, hated fireworks and thunder, and we have 2 fireworks weekends here (Victoria Day in May, and Canada Day in July). She got so scared, and it was so hard to comfort her, especially when people insist on setting fireworks off for days around the actual holiday. We would wrap her in a blanket and hold her very tightly, but she'd still try to wedge herself in behind us when we were sitting on the couch. She was a Welsh Sheepdog, but when she heard the thunder and fireworks, she turned into a trembling little chihuahua. 😢 Was there noise outside at the beginning of the video? If so, I was wondering if Todd could have been asking you to look outside where the noise was coming from? You inspired me to take a look at the website for the buttons last night. I'm trying to decide which of my cats would be the best to train. It will probably be the cat that I expect to be leadt interested that will end up being the one that learns the fastest.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

2 of my 3 hate the fireworks. I'm sorry for the loss of your sweet dog. If you do get the buttons and have any questions, feel free to ask, I'll help if I can.

@Terri_MacKay 26 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Thank you so much. 😊

@brassbuckles 25 дней назад

The way you talk to Todd (with and without the buttons) reminds me of how I talk to my cat. He doesn't have buttons, but there are plenty of words like "play" and "look" that he definitely understands. Fortunately, no one was doing fireworks too close to my home, and for some reason my cat doesn't seem too bothered by fireworks in general. Now, thunderstorms? That's a whole other topic. How can I expect him to be calm when the whole sky is angry?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Todd is okay until very loud claps of thunder. I love a thunderstorm myself. For Todd it helps him because I would take him and lay down and take a nap with him. He sees I am not concerned, appear to enjoy them and go to sleep. Again, that helps until a very large clap of thunder, there is no convincing him that is not bad.

@bigphathairydheel9834 26 дней назад

👍👍👍

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

Thank you

@CharlotteKnight-xn2dt 26 дней назад

You are so good with him

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Thank you so much

@TheJudiBambiPurrsParadox 26 дней назад

I think he's just too stressed right now and just wanted you near him but not messing with him. A comfort near in case he needs to run and hide in your arms sort of. Mine does that sometimes. He may have picked up you sad that he didn't want to cuddle and told you he'd cuddle later when the noises stop and he can relax.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Good ideas

@TheJudiBambiPurrsParadox 26 дней назад

Is that possible?

@cliffdupaul8075 26 дней назад

My cat don't like fireworks either cats don't like loud noises 😊😊

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

No they do not

@sheenasolero 23 дня назад

I'm a new subscriber! I hope your elbow is not too hurt though.. and your knees.. it can be quite difficult to crouch up and down on the floor 😔 Loving the videos I've seen so far ❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 23 дня назад

Thanks for subscribing, I'm glad you are here! Yes, I am fine, thank you.

@kerry1754 26 дней назад

How where Paulie and Glamour with the fireworks ?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Paulie is fine. Glamour is scared to, although not quite as bad as Todd

@lindasherman3883 25 дней назад

I know how Todd feels with noise, my girls do not like fireworks either. They are less than a mile from our house plus my neighbors fire them off for days after

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

It is terrible. I hate it for all the people and animals that it effects

@w1975b 26 дней назад

I wonder if a basement would provide enough sound dampening.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

It may be he doesn't want to go there

@nancydaugherty159 24 дня назад

The fireworks in neighborhoods is so awful for all animals

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 23 дня назад

It really is, and people too that may have PTSD or the like

@rocistone6570 26 дней назад

For some fireworks, the sound would be equivalent to beating a drum regarding feline hearing. Todd is right to be nervous. Would you enjoy living in the orchestra pit while the band is tuning up?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

I would not and I realize this... This is why I am with the kitties doing all I can to distract and comfort them ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4cSlPO5N46w.html

@rocistone6570 25 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Years ago, I lived with two cats. One is about 8 years old, the other three years old. Fireworks would set off the younger kitty. She would run and hide in my roommate's closet. We would spend time after the fireworks getting her to come out again. We would carry her around the house to let her see and hear that there were no more fireworks. The older Kitty was different. He was used to the noise after so many years. He just fell asleep in the nearest lap during all the commotion.

@LadyPashta 26 дней назад

Todd was trying to tell you to pick him up "cuddles" he sees as "pick up" and "look" to show him what the noise is.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

I tried that once, almost left me with scars when he ripped free from me.

@LadyPashta 26 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Aw, ouch. I would try to tell him ahead of time, "noise look".

@mermaidgurl5635 26 дней назад

It just amazes me that a non-human sentient being created by God can communicate with you ❤

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

It may be they're a little smarter, I can teach him English but I can't learn cat.

@presentfuture7563 26 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I bet you could "prrr-nyeow" at him like Dean Nicholson trills at Nala to express greetings and affection, lol. That's about as far as we humans have gotten. Prrrbt.

@LadyPashta 26 дней назад

One thing we can learn is the "slow blink", that means they are comfortable and love you. I do it back to my kitty and it makes him happier.

@LadyMissCoppertone 26 дней назад

@@LadyPashta Blinks and winks always worked for my cat

@JaneCooper190072 26 дней назад

He knows whatever button he pushes he's going to get attention, he may know 1-2 words but I'm positive this is mostly completely random.

@jdm314 24 дня назад

I did wonder, when you posted the "NOISE BEFORE" videos whether this would wind up happening.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 24 дня назад

😊

@glasswingbutterfly 26 дней назад

Sorry to see Todd stressed. 🙀I was thinking maybe Jingle Ball would help... running would release pent up stress...almost immediately you suggested it! Too bad the fireworks got so loud just then... I was wondering whether your cats are a particular breed or are they DLH cats? They are so beautiful and smart.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

Just DHLs. They are all shelter adoptions.

@glasswingbutterfly 26 дней назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks That's great. You hit the jackpot with them. All my kitties have been feral kitten rescues, all DSH and one DLH. Saving lives is where it is at. My last two died at age 7 & 7.5 years. Way too young. My two before them died at 15.5 and 17.5 years. Thanks for the info.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

@@glasswingbutterfly thank you for rescuing. I have had rescue kitties my entire life. My last set I had 4 adopted at various times like these 3 lived to be 20,20, 19? (showed up at my door grown and was with me for 19 years), and 17 (cancer) I agree rescuing is the only way for me.

@ljames8296 25 дней назад

I wish they would outlaw fireworks!

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

At least the loud ones, they make near silent ones now.

@irenebecker4815 25 дней назад

There should be a law that you can only set off fireworks on New Year's Eve and July 4th PERIOD. Animals and those with PTSD would appreciate it.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

I agree but how do you enforce it? IT is already illegal to set off fireworks here yet a huge amount go off all around me

@judithdomangue9995 26 дней назад

It seems to me that Todd just wanted you to be close to him.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

I think so

@rubyredtootsies8371 26 дней назад

Is "Pets Later" Todd's way of acknowledging that Dad is working, so he would like you to pet him when you're done working?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

IT can be but usually that would be Pets Soon. Soon means within 15 minutes and later is any amount of time longer than 15 minutes.

@SterlingsOpinion 5 дней назад

Can you ask your vet for something to calm him? Esp around July 4.

@RealMash 26 дней назад

Maybe he wants seeing it? I think I have seen a lady sit with her cat and watch the fireworks. Cat seemed calmed down Maybe he need to be with you on a window to survey the fireworks, so he can better understand? If he only hears them and not sees them, they might be even more frightening. Cats are hunter/prey. So something like a noise without an explanation might be even more intimidating-) Our cats went to the cellar or gathered in a big clowder meeting under my mothers bed ;-)

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

I tried that once and was scratch he'd to pieces as he jumped from my arm

@personofnointerest 24 дня назад

What if… we’ve always been able to talk to our pets… but they simply needed a voice. I’m sure it’s too late to try this with my dog who is 10. But damn if I wouldn’t love to know what she is thinking or wanting.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 23 дня назад

Billi the cat wo was Todd and my inspiration started at 12 and made it to 70 words

@personofnointerest 23 дня назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I may need to check your page then for links to the buttons! It would make my whole life to know her more.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 23 дня назад

@@personofnointerest It is a wonderful thing especially when you here them say they love you and know they understand what they are saying. There are links to the buttons in the video description if you are interested. The link will also get you a 12% discount off anything totaling 50.00 or more at check out

@personofnointerest 23 дня назад

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks and, ordered a 6pc kit. Let the mind fks begin! (Mine, not hers. She’ll be fine. I’m gonna be an emotional mess.)

@gatroy3866 23 дня назад

@@personofnointerestcongratulations! Let me know if you have any questions. I will help if I can.

@sarahstrong7174 26 дней назад

Todd & Dad want salmon dinner together hmm?

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 26 дней назад

😊

@frankshifreen 26 дней назад

Does the other cat participate?

@lilsuzq32 26 дней назад

Glamour and/or Paulie have not shown interest in the buttons.

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 25 дней назад

We have 3 cats, Todd, Glamour, and Paulie. Neither Glamour nor Paulie has shown any interest in learning to use the buttons. Both Glamour and Paulie will recognize when Todd pushes certain buttons for toys and come to join in. Todd is very sweet and sometimes he knows that Glamour wants to play and will go and push the Bird Toy or Laser Mouse button (the two toys Glamour likes) and just sit back and watch her and let her play without joining in. I have offered in the past and continue to offer the buttons to them but they want nothing to do with it.

@thndrgrrrl 19 дней назад

I feel like maybe he has confused "cuddles" with "comfort" because he asked for cuddles but really just wanted to be close to you

@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 18 дней назад

I think he wanted them, but cuddles are a bonding time, and he was way too nervous. He probably wanted to feel the way he did when we cuddled but couldn't. He has a floor time button for when he just wants me to sit with him on the floor.