My Cat Used An Old Button in a New Way…
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- čas přidán 21. 11. 2021
- Imagine if you only had 20 something words, you would have to get creative too!!! #catmanjohn #russellthecat #talkingcat #hunger4words #cat #catsofinstagram #smartcat #aiclearner #fluentpet
Ahhh he uses litter to call something junk, annoying, or trash potentially. It would be interesting if he actually started using it to describe something annoying to him. Smart man russ
Mhm!
imagine he bumps ur leg, looks at you and then presses the litter button and just keep staring at you
It's shit XD
Occasionally, they're out of my cat's favorite food at the store and I have to buy a substitute. She will glare at me and then mimic scratching litter over it. Her meaning is quite clear: "Mom, this garbage you're feeding me is nothing but poop." I've never seen any other cat do this, although I'm sure there must be a few out there. Cracks me up!
@@bijou3000 Same. When they try to bury their food, you get the message.
I love that he uses litter for trash, I mean, technically he's not wrong.
I just spoiled it for myself. But it was used as a Display Comment by YT ..
@@trafalgar.d.waterlaw9662 Sorry.. 😅
@@TrulyNemo no, no, it wasn't your fault. It was only a Quarter of Partially your fault.
It's all on YT display Comments...always spoiling it, smh.
Oh but you are fine, -looking. Anyways, no im not downbad just wanted to take out my anger in reverse. Bye.
Are oranges orange because oranges are orange or are oranges orange because oranges are orange?
I think he knows that litter=poop, and mom picks up the poop, and so poop=litter. So if he wants her to pick something up and take it away, he says "litter". A smart, smart cat!
@@trafalgar.d.waterlaw9662 No...I think orange are orange because they are orange, don't you? 🍊😂
Litter seems to mean anything “not tidy” to Russell. He is so smart! Haha trash, disorganization, broken toys. He is so smart!
could also mean box or tray
Use your words
Russell: No ❤️
I wonder if he meant he didn’t have a word for the mess.
@@weirdthiccpeach8035 yeah, im almost certain it was that. but it's still funny to imagine he was saying no to the option haha
I find it hilarious that Russell is a neat freak, and demands everything must be clean
Call his middle name Monk. Lol
I remember seeing that he's like this cause he's a rescue and his previous home was a hoarder house so they got him buttons to bring down his anxiety! So cool!
My one cat is exactly like that. Also only sleeps on white bedding and blankets. 🙊
Russell communicates better than some adults I know 😁
Absolutely 😂
Perfectly ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Amen to that! Maybe we could all have buttons at our workplaces & homes, lol.
only took him 2 minutes to convey his thoughts, I've seen worse.
I am starting to think your cat was a Victorian governess in another life. And still needs to be sure th staff does their jobs.
Lmao🤣
"Get to work you peasant and clean this mess up!" Lol
LoL 😆
I think he might be thinking those would make great litter boxes, please add litter!
Sounds like the direction of my thinking. "No" "litter" maybe means the new objects are basically litter boxes yet missing litter.
@@shastahill that makes sense.
This was my interpretation too
They are litterbox shaped bins, but with no litter! The human forgot something. Edit: then again they aren’t hard plastic, so maybe he’s saying “these arent litter boxes”... curious! May have to ask him to elaborate on that
EXACTLY!
That's what I also thought.
This
Was my same thought. I think the cutie Creamsicle cat wanted her to put litter in there for him to poop on..... cats love boxes regardless so I don't think he was saying that they are "litter"/put of place trash and to "clean them up".... I don't understand how people are seeing that at all.
I just said exactly same
@@MaryJane-zw5pv Because he also calls broken feather toys litter when he wants her to throw them out.
I think this is more likely than him calling these boxes “trash” like everyone else thinks.
I also think he thinks these are empty litter boxes. He is saying “hey, you need to put litter in these!!”
I don’t think he is capable quite yet of knowing humans have a “double definition” of litter… that’s just a coincidence i think.
He understands the duality of the word litter? You have got to be kitten me!? 😸
He understands that "no" can mean "stop" or "lack of"; and he seems to understand that "litter" can refer to the litter machine in the guest bathroom, the guest bathroom itself, or anything that "doesn't belong here".
Personally, I think that the multiple definitions of words are often artificial constructs, and that the meaning of words is a lot more fluid in our brains than our language wants to allow. English has at least four definitions for the word "litter", and, even though three of them are nouns and one is a verb, I think they all refer to the same central concept. (Though the "litter of kittens" definition is quite a bit more detached from that concept than the others.)
I had to read the second line twice. My eyes saw "kitten me" while my brain saw "kidding me". Good pun. 😼😸
@@donaldlayton437 lol, thanks 👍🐱🙂
@@gaysarahk cats and dogs do not understand what buttons are, they dont understand english, the delusion in these types of videos and community is unreal. Covid really fucked yall up
@@gaysarahk - The word “light” is so hard to translate because it has so many meanings! I could definitely see a cat’s brain deciding that “litter” is a word that makes the human tidy something up.
Seriously, can we send humans to Cat School. Amazing!!! People think animals don't understand. Very cool!🤗❤️🐱👻
teen sitting by the buttons like she's hard at thought "these get russ attention.... don't know how but i'll figure it out..."
She's gonna absorb the smartz by osmosis
Wouldn’t that be “os-meow-sis”?
Yes he doesn’t want any “litter” scattered around what a smart boy Russ!!
How the hell did he figure out to call somthing discarded litter?!?! Russell is a feline genius.
Apparently cats do not generally speaking like change. Perhaps the boxes were a little unsettling for the sensitive Russell. 💖
I loved it when you said, Do you need anything and he took a minute like, hmmmmm let me think, YEP!
Litter in this case could mean something misplaced.
I think he was saying "no litter" because HE THOUGHT/FELT there was SUPPOSED TO BE litter inside those little boxes....
I seriously think this cat was asking for you to put litter in there.
I LOVE these videos.... as soon as I have the extra money to get a bunch of these buttons, I'm going to do this with my doggo and cat!
Or, to Russ, litter just means box.
@@empyre74 also very possible
@@empyre74 I thought that too. I think one of you is correct. I think you're the correct one.
Me, too
That’s what I thought… he’s saying u forgot the litter in the boxes… that’s Wut I interpreted… because they’re the same shape/size as his litter box he assumes only the litter is missing ,& it’s your fault mom. You need to fix it now.
Can I borrow Russell so he can teach my eight year old some chores 😂.
Lol
He's the sweetest little OCD kitty I've ever seen! 😍😄
OCD=obsessive compulsive disorder. The cat is not doing anything obsessive or compulsive
@@skylahenry8552 you must be a genius! You know what the letters stand for! Ohhhh...ahhhh....
@@dipsydoodle7988 Why was the use of a disorder needed in this sentence? I don't understand. OCD isn't wanting things to be tidy, it's a mental health condition.
@@bootifulbutterfly5625 why are you butt hurt over this? Do you know that Russell doesn't have this condition?? You do realize that cats can have anxiety, right? Why can they not have OCD? Have you watched any of these videos??
@@dipsydoodle7988 You seem to not have understood my comment. I was not saying that the cat had OCD, I was annoyed at your use of the term. OCD is a mental health condition and is not something to be joked about. It is something horrible to deal with, and using the word in this sense continues to spread misinformation.
Doesn't seem like a "new" way: it's consistent with all the other creative uses of LITTER we've seen so far! Or at least I *think* so: if he's complaining about a mess that needs to be cleaned up, it's odd that he seems to be enjoying playing with them so much.
Maybe he wants litter to be put in them lol
I’m thinking he wants the objects taken out of the boxes so he can play just with the box.
@spectrekitty usually when u type on a computer the controls are the same. I don't think you can do it on ur phone tho
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We've seen in a previous video that he will lie on top of something that doesn't belong and _will not move_ until it's been cleaned up. I think that's what he's doing, it's just awkward trying to lie on top of something shaped like that.
Enjoyed. Learn new stuff everyday! That’s what you do!👍🏻😁❤️🦊
Do you realize you have better attachment and parenting techniques with your cats than some or many parents have with their kids? ❤
I just wanted to say, You're cats are so beautiful ❤️
Thank you so much! 😻
@@catmanjohn_ you're welcome 😁
@@catmanjohn_ Can I just ask, do you know when Russel's birthday is? Is he by any chance a Virgo Sun, Moon or Rising? Haha
*your
I have a soft spot for Russell and Teen, though I do love when all the cats are present. I loved the puzzle play. But mostly, I just enjoy watching all your beautiful babies doing what they do.
Also: I wonder if that NO was directed at Teen? "Don't touch my buttons!" In that one other video he pressed HELP, which you interpreted as "Help Teen use the buttons" but maybe it was "Help! Teen is going to touch my buttons!"
That's what I wondered too. Does he ever communicate with the others using the buttons..
Oh, nice interpretation!
That’s a really good point!!! I’m honestly not sure! Was it “no” at me because I didn’t follow him??
I think Teen knows alot more than he lets on, I think there was some communication going on, on "how do I express this issue?" 🤔
Lol, ok I'm sitting here loudly yelling out loud, to no one HIT THE BUTTON TEEN, and then, what is it that you gotta tell us? Until Russell walked over to those boxes I swear I somehow though "No", "Litter" was for "No Sh*t, Teen's finally gonna say something", lol 🤣 I don't know why, lack of sleep or because I swear Russell is a very sarcastic dude in a cats body
(I'm guessing he loves to play in boxes so maybe new word/button)
Yes, I know he meant litter as trash
What? Lol
@@mrkemblegilstrap lol 😆 🤷♀️
@@photoflo78 I'm sooo mean! 😛
@@photoflo78 I'm watchin real housewives of Dallas, shhhh
@@mrkemblegilstrap oh God, really? I just can't, sorry. Why are you mean?
Wait, are you sure he didn't think those boxes were new kitty litter boxes and he was telling you that you forgot to fill them?
🤔who is teaching who?🐈🤷
A friend of mine has a duck that uses buttons. Critters are way smarter than we give them credit for.
I think he needs a new button for "trash" lol
The intensity 😍😍😍 Sophie Coppola would make a movie with you!
Russ is amazing! Even when he's telling you to clean up the litter. 😂
"Your things are TRASH, Linda!" 😆 I'm just glad he wasn't calling YOU litter, haha!
It's technically litter I guess
Aww Russell is so cute 🖐️😭
I've noticed he uses litter for other reasons and is smart enough to show you what he means. Had a good shot of Teens this time. She's a beautiful cat😻. Hope to see videos of her using the buttons soon.
Russell seemed irritated when you started paying attention to Teen. He hit "no" and was glancing at Teen and doing 'angry tail' movements. He made a point to keep rubbing/scenting mom and mom's "litter" bins. He's just showing Teen who is top cat around here!
i think his tail movements were actually him thinking! billie, another button talking cat, does the same thing when she's having a think about what and how to say something and giving cats a 'thinking' toy gives the same results. not overstimulated or angry lashing, just stimulated wagging!
Silly Russ you’re too clever.
Russel Is so weird haha, In a beautifull way ❤️
Maybe cats suffer from severe OCD and the house just HAS to be EXACTLY the way it's supposed to be. No closed doors, no moving stuff, no trash on floor.
I thought Russ was implying his food tasted like litter 🤮
Russel might think litter means trash or clean up
Wonder if he thought it meant box. It could be like when a kid thinks all 4 legged animals are dogs because they didn't have a word for it yet.
When Teen talks, we'll all have confirmation of Russ' neuroses.
OCD Neatfreak Russell. 😂
HAHAHAHA RUSS IS TOO FUNNY😂😂😂
Could he be acquainting 'litter' to litter box and thus to Box(s)? I do wish these word buttons had been around 20 years ago when TB (full name Trouble) was alive. She was a Smart cat, able to mimic some human words like come, pet and 'tention (attention).
I absolutely L O V E these videos! I don't have buttons at home but my cat is very communivative! I'm sure it's because I talk to him and his cousin all of the time!
I noticed Russle likes to play fetch and pouts at times. My grandDog n grandCat are famous for adding their extra touch for the guilt factor... hanging their head low and glancing over their shoulder to see if I SEE them pouting. As soon as u say... 'There's no need to pout, you were in trouble, I had to scold you!' You can almost see them smile when they come running back over foe reassurance.
These two critters have brought me SoOO much joy. It really is amazing how imtelligent our pets really are! They will show us if/when we pay more attention and interact with them!
Thank you for sharing your families life with us! Now look what you did! You've made my eyes leak!
🕊💕🙏💡
You littered the floor with things that aren't supposed to be there. Genius kitty!
I love how deep and persistent a cat's personality is. I always suspected as much and following Russell has confirmed it for me. Thanks!
Your a great mom with these lads I grew up with cats and have one now but I have never seen two cats as chilled out as yours they are totally relaxed and great to see
That is the neatest cat I have ever seen . And so handsome 🥰
I don't know if I'm over analyzing his actions or if he has somehow learned that things left where they do not belong, are in his opinion 'litter' and by definition it is. It's not like you guys go around picking up things, asking who littered? I mean that is essentially an unknown definition of the word, YET here's Russ 😲🤭💖💯 showing us up, just as a cat ought to lol..... I still am on the fence about how much is his intelligence and how much is coincidence 🤔 hmm
Could be that when he uses the litter button, and they respond by cleaning out the litter box, that they also grab some other stuff to tidy or take out to the bins?
Russell is such a smart cat! And adorable too ^~^
Not only did he use litter as in trash but he also displayed sarcasm at its finest.
I love your cat and your patience
I'm also waiting for Teen to push the button too. Since Russell does it, it's adorable when he is using his words. 😂❤
I think he actually thought those were new litter boxes. He is so smart. I can't even keep up!
Maybe he thinks "litter" means box. Those were pretty box-shaped.
Mom: puts some empty bins in the hall
Rus: 😠 no littering!!!
What a cute way to start the morning. With the sweet handsome boy 🥰
He is a smart beautiful boy.
He’s amazing!
I’ve seen dogs use these word buttons but never cats. So smart. Way to go Russell.
He likes a clean home. He’s so cute
He is so cute and smart!
Irresistible, in every single way ❤️
Awe that’s was so cute 🥰 I wish mah cats did that heheh
Hehe! He's too cute. 🤗🐅❤
Cutest face!😊🥰
I love Russell🧡
I love that Russell is a clean freak.
it's so cute that he waits for you to show what he wants.
I like that rug...the one with the diagonal lines. Really stylish 😊
I watched your videos and I came in conclusion is that Russell is a neat freak reincarnated. 🤣
He is such a handsome boy!
Thank you so very much for sharing your story with Russ and his buttons, and for being so in depth about the how and why you've trained him,I require a service dog however as a first time renter(in an unsuitable sized home so have chosen to not pursue it just yet) and coming from DV, I've chosen the pandemic and the craziness (I'm keeping that part VERY polite lol) of pricing of puppies by "legitimate breeders" to experiment with the two kittens we purchased after moving here, firstly to see if it's viable to have a cat as a service animal which so far I'm proving that whilst it's definitely a challenge and obviously very different to dogs, its working far better that I anticipated, my 14 year old son and I both have issues with mental illness and my son is autistic but undiagnosed as yet (damn Australian health and schooling system, I've moved states to give him a better opportunity for his future and the diagnosis side of things which has caused him a lot of mood issues understandably) and I have severe CPTSD, both cats will naturally "task" to our needs and we have been able to use this to form proper and specific behaviours, im now going to be adding buttons like this to our training as both cats are very vocal and expressive and I believe they will pick buttons up very quickly and it will only help emensely with other parts of their training, so again thank you so much for showing me the possibilities with them
Yes Russ, mom littered the house with trash! 🤣🤣🤣 WHAT was she THINKING!! 🤣🤣🤣
Litter box= smelly, messy, poop gets thrown away. Trash = maybe smelly, probably messy, definitely gets thrown away. The *trash can* is definitely smelly, and both cat poop and trash get thrown in there, so maybe "litter" is "that which should be put in the stinky trash can". It's just abstract enough for us humans to be amazed that Russell grasps this.
Russell: litter is stinky. broken toy is stinky. messy boxes are stinky.
A cat who likes things kept tidy. Literally throughout the house. Lol I love it.
Who needs a boss lol. My 2 girl cats have me jumping up and down all day doing things for them... no but to s involved... They have me fully trained lol Very intelligent creatures. I have worked/lived with many animals in my 60 years and I've yet to met a dumb one.
I think he was saying "No litter." Empty boxes but nothing inside!
He is so bossy!!
That’s pretty funny “Clean up your mess, Mom!”
Russ is using words but he's still waiting on you to learn telepathy.
Cats have always known how to communicate with hoomans. We’ve just been too stupid to understand what they were saying.
Although, I must admit, “litter tray” was a phrase I learned from my cat. The cat would announce she needed it, I would promise to clean it afterwards, I would forget and she would use a particular miaow that I came to recognise. The first few times, I struggled and she stood on, repeating it over and over. Once she knew I understood, she turned away and went to sleep in one of the bedrooms.
Later when I caught on immediately, she turned away and went to sleep in one of the bedrooms.
She knew she had taught me well..
Russell has definitely learned to generalize the word litter and use it correctly for its multiple meanings.
I think we already knew, the complexities of words. Then at other times, they seem to fall short and are never enough to adequately explain...then here comes Russ the cat with his take, on things😂😂
So smart!
That cat is shady 😂😂. He saw two boxes out of places and said the place was trashed and filthy 😂😂. He is too smart.
''use your words''....CLASSIC‼️®™️
Russell's idea of litter is anything that not supposed to be there.
Russel runs a TIGHT ship!
He's getting to be quite the ramrod around the house! ...and with a touch of OCD?lol! What a breakthrough regarding complex alternate word meanings!
It's like he needs a button that says, "clean" for random things
That is one spoiled boy
I love it
He is such a smart kitty
He was thinking how to communicate.. wow