I Did Not Teach Todd To Say This - Can You Believe Todd Did This Part 2
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- čas přidán 21. 10. 2023
- This is part 2 of a multi-part series on some amazing things Todd has done. I have always felt and believed that cats are far smarter than we give them credit for. I only teach Todd single words and their meanings/concepts. In Part 1 I showed how on his own Todd started using two, three, and four words to make kitty sentences for his requests and how he asked me to make him a toy.
In this video, I show how Todd on his own is using the words he has to tell me things he wants me to know. I believe this shows he truly understands the words, their meanings, and concepts.
Todd is a 6-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 45 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 Calendar www.zazzle.com/the_chronicles...
Todd’s Buttons (Fluent Pet Affiliate Link): flnt.pt/Todd
Todd’s Website: thechroniclesoftodd.com
My cat Jade passed away about a year ago but we started using talking buttons during lock down in 2020. At night I would read my phone before falling asleep. Every night when she was ready for bed she would hit the buttons “Tony Light”. To tell me it was time to sleep. I miss her hitting the I love you button so much. Working with her made me feel closer to her than any animal I have ever had, and it made me realize just how intelligent cats really are.
I;m sorry to hear about your sweet Jade, they are truly family and take a piece of us with them when they go. Hearing them saying I love you and knowing they understand and mean it is the best.
Where are my tissues!
I'm sorry for your loss
To me the most amazing part of this is that Todd is using human language to talk to Glamour. This is reinforced by the fact that he is staring at her. Usually when I see cats staring down one another it's a sign of challenge. That's astonishing. Wow.
Todd continues to amaze me
Lol he was telling on his sister that give him an ouch while he was sleeping , Amazing Todd ❤
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Why is Glamour rude? Is it the temperament of her breed? My cat is a spayed female, and she's very sweet. I would imagine that breed can have effects on temperament, as it can with dogs.
@@cacatr4495all cats are individuals like people. She wants everything on her terms
@@gatroy3866 Right and so many cats are like that.
Cats are incredibly sensitive to our demeanor, Todd wanting to give you comfort, telling you, you are loved!! Also telling you he was rudely smacked while sleeping!! That’s Halarious!!! Thank you for posting these videos!! 🌷💕🌷
You are welcome, I'm glad you are here 😊
He is such a bright and loving cat! I believe you are right about him putting words together that show complex thought and definitely more than just "push and reward." I have a lot of respect for Mr. Jackson Galaxy but believe in Todd's case he is able to do more with his words than just ask for something. He is truly a joy to watch! It makes me wonder what my cats would say if they could talk. I have one that would, no doubt, drive me nuts. Lol. Thank you for sharing Todd and his amazing abilities with us. I adore his personality.
Aww, thank you so much and you are welcome.
Cats can be so funny! It's too bad Glamour doesn't converse. I'd love to hear the other side of that conversation!
If Glamour could talk I don't think this would be a G Rated channel anymore. Lol
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@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks just don't put those buttons on the board! lol
I was thinking Glamour would say no to Todd being in her basket.
It is so adorable that Todd wanted to comfort you. I saw this the second time now and it moves me again. And he said “no” to Glamour after Glamour swat him in the face. You see it clearly in Todds eyes when he looked at him so aggrieved😂
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I can't do buttons with my cats because I'm visually impaired and going blind, but I taught my 7yo cat, Pangur, a dozen hand signals back when he was younger. You have inspired me to start clicker training my raggie x domestic cats, Oberon and Artemis. They are doing really well, they are much smarter than we give them credit for. Having my babies run to me at the sound of a clicker is important for their safety, like if we have to evacuate in a hurry or they get outside.
I'm sorry to hear about your vision. It sounds like clicker training would be a good thing.
Hi fellow future blind person! I'm also visually impaired and loosing my vision. That said when I get my next pets, I do plan on teaching buttons. I'm just going to put bump dots on them or the mat next to them and have someone else do images if I can't see by that point. I think the text alerts would also be incredibly helpful as I wouldn't need to see them to know what they are asking/doing. Since the buttons can be positioned in a mat, it wouldn't be difficult to model them myself once I had the places memorized.
The clicker training or maybe a whistle would be fantastic to call cats I can't find though and is something I hadn't considered. Thanks for the idea!
@kohlfrog I have mobility issues as well which adds an extra layer of complication, I have seriously considered it, but ultimately decided against it. I have chronic uveitis as a result of auto immune disease. Clicker training has been great for the few times Pangur has got out, but I hadn't got around to teaching Artemis or Obie yet. It's also great if you have a hard time looking for your cat who is hiding, I can't exactly see my babies if they are hiding under the bed, because even if I'm having a good day and can get down to look under the bed, I can't see! They always seem to know when it's time for a vet appointment.
@@angelawossname interesting! There is a good chance my eye problems are exacerbated by autoimmune issues as well! I get retinal bleeds in both eyes during flares, which isn't normal for my eye condition (myopic macular degeneration). I don't have any cats atm because we are focused on alterations to the house to make life easier. We don't want to get any new pets until that's completed and my dog takes the rainbow bridge. She's old and deserves my undivided attention during her remaining time. She would not be a good candidate for buttons or clickers as she's lost a lot of hearing lol.
When he said ‘Love you’ I totally lost it and am holding in tears. Wow. Such a sweet boy. Thank you for sharing him with us. I’m thinking of getting some of these for my Babu because he looks so frustrated sometimes. And I so wish I could understand him better.
Todd is so sweet to comfort you, cats can tell, my baby Timmy knows when I’m upset and usually wants me to pet him. Todd is very smart and he’s just so adorable
Thank you 😊
I don't know what his sense of humor is like, but Todd makes me laugh with some of his expressions -- "Ouch Sleep" and boy do I ever know that feeling! 😹
He is the most expressive cat I have ever seen. You know what he is feeling by looking and his facial expressions.
Awww the last one, Todd was asking whats wrong, dad? And trying to,comfort you ❤
I know, he is a blessing.
Yes cats are in tune with our emotions. It’s amazing how he interacts with you and his siblings. ❤
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Interesting to think Todd was using the No button to talk to Glamour, since she shows no interest in the buttons. Probably more likely he wanted to complain to you about Glamour’s mistreatment in true sibling rivalry.
I had one cat boy who was impatient for me to sit down so he could get his pets, regardless of my mood. And another dear little guy who was very attuned to my moods and used lap time for cheering me up. Each cat to their own personality, gotta to love them all!
But Todd with a few more buttons could be a licensed therapist.
Yes, they're all individuals just like us.
Todd is absolutely a very intelligent and special cat. I love seeing all the new ways that he uses his words he really seems to have a solid grasp on what they mean and how to use them, rather taught or not. He is sooo smart, and he just seems to love you so much. Seems like Todd really wants to learn his words to better communicate with you and also to please you, out of love and out of the special bond that you two have. I just love this sooo much. Gosh, Todd just warms my heart... Thank you as always for these great videos.
He wasn't physically "ouch" too much, but his sleep was "ouch" in that it was cut short 🙂
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He doesnt know glamour smacked him, so he associates the pain with sleep. We see cats do the same with urinary problems. They dont “know” its the wee that hurts and associates the pain with, and stops using the litter box because they think thats causing the problem. Maybe the same here. Todd thinks it was sleeping got him hurt, not glamour
He's really amazing. The way he puts words together and tries to comfort you just shows how intelligent he is. I think any cat who can use the buttons is amazing, but Todd is exceptional! 😻🖤🤍🐾🔘🐈⬛
Aww, thank you so much 😊
I love watching Todd's thot process. Pick a word, then stretch, think about it, wash his paw, then pick the 2nd word lol
Yes, from what I have seen most of the Talking Cats have something they do while thinking just as some people twirl their hair, chew a pencil, or tap their fingers on their desk. Todd stretched, washes, or scratches and Billi circles her board. It's is really interesting to watch them think.
Thought.
Todd is such a truly special friend. There is something in his eyes that begs us to search further.
I adore how he starts his thought, stares off into the distance, takes a moment to scratch, cleanse his paw, pause to resume his thought process and then finishes communicating.
Thank you 😊. Todd stretched, washes, or scratches before pushing his button. Billi will pace around her board before pushing a button.
I think he was asking what happened then (now) with his mat to startle him. His surprised expression was pretty funny.
He was still so on edge from the fireworks the night before, he hates it and is sure the world is ending.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Of course. Being overstimulated already would make his mat turning on him a big deal. Poor Todd.
OMG Todd has more empathy for Human than my sister and her kids combined have for me.
He is a very loving boy
Too funny!😉
You are such a sweet sweet dad for Todd!
😊 thank you
Todd is so fluffy and squishy . I just want to hold him
He would let you!
Todd is such a blessing to you he will sooth your heart when you need it the most my Rascal does the same thing they just know when we need that check rubbed and the comfort a purr brings
They do, and I am blessed
Yep he sure was tattling lol
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"Ouch". OMG I LOVE HIM!!!!!!!! Bro needs more buttons 🤗
He is up to 45 words now and still learning!
Smart, sensitive, and beautiful too.
Wow, thank you!
I love Todd so much!
Aww, thank you 😊
I agree with your understandings of what Todd is trying to communicate. Wonderful relationship!
Thank you 😊
Todd's a sweetie!
Thank you 😊
Todd is such a smart and thoughtful kitty. We, as humans, could take a lesson from these button talking fur babies. ❤You Todd. You too, Glamour. ❤
Aww, thank you so much
Todd is really a nice and thoughtful being.
And instead of getting angry at Glamour and slapping back, he
goes to his buttons and say No!
The way he comforts you is also amazing! A true friend!
Thank you, he is a very special little guy.
Todd is one smart cat! His Dad is pretty awesome as well!
Thank you 😊
Interesting that he also asked for food against the yellow background so he can see it. Always a better day with the unconditional love of you favorite cat:)
Absolutely
Aaawww so sweet how he tells you he loves you and then walk up to you ❤❤
Yes and I wish the camera could show the look in his eyes. I know he loves me and I am truly blessed.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Yes he does I can see that too from his body language!!! ❤️
Cats are great 😻
Smart boi! Sleep ouch bad. Mousey on whirly good. Yes Dad, Todd love you.
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This is quite amazing.
Thank you
He's so intelligent and precious 💖
Thank you 😊
Gosh what a sweet cat. He loves his Daddy so much and I love it too 😭💞
The feeling is mutual 😊
When i lost my 16 year old cat, Morgan last year, my son's 1 year old orange tabby, Leo was the only one who came to me and comforted me when i was crying. He is very special. We have his brother and sister as well and they are all very different. They are all very loving. My son and i discussed getting the buttons.
If that is something you are wanting right through Monday 1/29 FluentPet is having a rare 20% off sale with the coupon code ChattyPets685. With this last round of Buttons I gave Todd he is out of new ones and I am going to be getting some more for him. I wait for the 20% sales.
Our amazing animal teachers confirming what I already knew... :)
I had an ouch while sleeping too, Todd. I fell out of bed and hit the nightstand on the way down, so I rearranged my room, needless to say LOL!
Oh, I hope you are okay.
He is so smart!
Thank you 😊
This is so amazing!!!!
Thank you 😊
Very cool cat ❤❤❤❤
Thank you 😊
Todd is so good at conveying what he is trying to say given the fact he has (understandably) simple and limited options.
Imagine if you did not have cameras filming the instances Todd is talking about...?
You would have little to no context, and it could seem like random button pushing... or, you would simply not understand what he is trying to explain/convey.
The documentation is so key in the inter-species communication experiment and practice!
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The is so much I have understood only after reviewing the footage.
Glamour played it pretty cool when Todd dropped a dime on her smacking him in the head while he was asleep! Our beloved cats have apex predator ancestors, after all, so it's not surprising that they're both intelligent and clever. LOL And I have no doubt that Todd (and others) are communicating with intent! 💝 And awww....when he said love you.... 💖
Glamour is a force unto herself and she doesn't care. Lol. She will do things she should right in front of me and then look at me. Lol.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Love it! Aren't cats amazing? Wild at heart, yet they can love domesticated humans like us.
technically, Todd was in the wrong first by being in her basket lol
@@w1975b LOL True! Since he knows she doesn't like anyone else sleeping there. 🐈
@@w1975bYes, and Todd knows to even gaze upon her basket risks swift furry wrath. Lol.
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I have been teaching my cat. Open Door. Look! See woof woof doggie? When in living room she always understands. I opened the door. She was in the bedroom. I went in and said the same thing four times. Finally she got it, and ran to the open porch door. Now I know we are understanding about the door.
That's awesome!
Todd had me in tears at "Love you".
I know, he's such a sweet boy
cat delayed response is amazing . The man can not keep up because the cat is busy formulating the answer . But if you remove the cat pause most interaction make sense if cat is not tired or on catnip
Yes, take out the pauses, and it is in context.
I think sometimes we interpret too much into button presses, but the sleep ouchie was really impressive
Yes, there is a lot of interpretation that is done and needed. It helps if you have a strong bond with your pet as Todd and I have just as a parent of a toddler can interpret the what the child is wanting with the limited communication s/he has. Todd has to tell me everything with his body language, looks, meows, and 45 words. He shows an amazing grasp of the concepts of the words he knows being able to use them to express words I have not taught him yet further showing his understanding. The best example I like to use is after he learned Happy and before he had Mad he would tell me Happy-No when he didn't like something (We will play later, it's not time yet for dinner, etc) He showed not not only understands the words and realizes it's oppisite and found a way to express it to me.
This is exactly the way all animals are... they will try to tell you, but they won't be able to say exactly what happened and what it is... but saying as our own emotional development. Makes them feel better and they love you even if they are sad about something else.
It's very simple. Very self centered. But we all stay at this stage until we learn better skills to cope and handle the situations. 😊
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Brilliant work.
Thank you 😊
Todd's so awesome
Thank you.
He is adorable.
Thank you
5:25 he blames his misunderstanding on Billi! Hahahahaha. Billi is awesome. Idk if it's experience or gender, but Billi and her mom are so in sync and communicate/understand each other very well. I hope Todd gets to this point!
The learning curve is on my end. Todd continues to surprise me my combining words to ask for thing or tell me things. He is showing he truly understands the words and concepts and knows how to use them for thing which he has not been taught. It blows my mind.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Oh, yes! Nuance plus language equals Good Luck! I want this so bad for my cats, but it's sixth on my list of projects to save up for. I'll see how much work goes into it! I can only imagine. But I'll be fascinated the whole time!
@koacity6246 I understand. I don't know if this makes a difference or not but FluentPet is having a Pre Black Friday sale with 20% off anything totaling 75.00 or more at checkout. The code for it is ChattyPets685
Todd is a very intelligent cat. Maybe you should put some rug liner, that rubbery grid stuff that stops rugs from slipping, under his button mat.
I did that after the July 4th incident.
Awwww, Todd is the sweetest boy!😘💖😗
Thank you 😊
Todd is a little angel 👼
Thank you 😊
tearing up when Dad says "i needed that". Been there so many times. even without words they are just a lovely comfort. I just found your channel today (rec'd from billispeaks i suspect) and its really interesting to see the difference in conversation when you have a multi cat household. I have just ordered a 6 piece starter kit for mine, I have 3 cats. Its gonna be chaos lol
Wel ome! I'm glad you are here. Let me know how it goes with your buttons and if you have any questions.
Learning so much about listening to and communicating with my 4 cats thanks to you and Todd. Thanks 🎉
I'm so glad it is helping. Todd and I are learning this together as we go.
I really want to try those buttons but with 4 cats it could get very confusing if they all talked at once. I, too, wish Glamour would talk so we could know why she swatted Todd, poor boy. I love how he looks at you everytime he says 'love you'
From what I have seen, for some reason, only one cat in a multi cat household talks. I am truly blessed by how much Todd loves me.
All animals are sentient! This is proof. We need to respect all of them as equals
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He's a tattletale!!! 😮
Yup 😁
Todd needs more buttons
He is at 45 words and still learning
No ouch sleep wow so cool that he pieced that together
I believe the No was directed towards Glamour, telling her no for hitting him, and the Ouch sleep was directed at me, him telling me what Glamour did to him. At the time, he did not have a Glamour button, and it would have been interesting to see how he would have phrased it if he had.
That was exactly what I thought his message was. I just watched another one of yours where you showed the change out of the buttons and it looks really easy. I thought this was really beyond me but I’m really thinking about getting some.
@kates5528 they're very easy to change, they just pop in and pull out. If you are serious about it thw link to the buttons in thw video description will get you 12% off anything totaling over 50.00 at checkout.
Smart kitty.
Thank you
That is amazing 🤩
Thank you 😊
Todd is so sweet and smart ❤😻🐾❤️
Thank you 😊
Amazing! 🖤🤍🖤
Thank you 😊
awww i love Todd!
Thank you 😊
He’s so smart!
Thank you
Todd is a very special beautiful little angel I’m glad he has the best Dad to take care of and appreciate him!
Thank you 😊
Excellent video! Todd amazes me more each time! "No sleep ouch" was perfect, but unfortunately completely lost on Glamour; Unless, she is learning by osmosis and repetition, but is just too CAT to use your human words board! I'm sure she was aware it wasn't a nice way to wake up, but really didn't care cuz Todd was in HER basket therefore deserving of a smack! Too funny.
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Thank you 😊
Thanks for sharing! Best Regards and Best Wishes!
You are welcome, and thank you!
i like the Billi reference :D
cats are slower thinkers than we are, you can almost see the cogs turning.....
we humans think sooooo fast!
we are amazing
Remember that this is a foreign language for them so they are translating from cat to human. If you are learning a new language you will be slower in it too. We had all seen an interview with someone in a foreign country where the person is speaking English for the viewers and the are having to stop to search for the correct word. Until you can think in the 2nd language you will be slow in it.
Of course I couldn't leave without subscribing
Aww, welcome! I'm glad you are here!
Just how did that sweet boy make me cry in just a few seconds!
Aww, thank you so much. I'm glad you like Todd 😊
You're both brilliant and I need to see you two on America's Got Talent - that's of course if your own show fell through.
That would be something. I can see Todd telling the judges NO if he doesn't like what they say. Lol.
I'm thinking Tod tried to tattle on Glamor.
Buddy, you were in her basket.
He did and he was 😄
The "what now" immediately follows the printer sound 🤔
It coyld uave been but he hears that sound all the time and is used to it. I think it was the board moving unexpectedly. It also could be that he was asking me what we are going to play now.
Just Amazing!
Thank you
They're amazing!😮 I think I still prefer a keyboard or guitar 😂 🤯
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If you add a Glamour and Bad button I’m sure he’d love it
He now has a Glamour and Paulie button.
Amazing, thank you... ❤
I'm glad you likes it. 😊
These were amazing.
Thank you 😊
He's so sweet and smart. I felt bad laughing at the first clip. Poor guy, Glamour is the matriarch and calls the shots I'm afraid.😂
She is when it comes to her basket.
i had a friend who had a cat named coco with the buttons and apparently one time his cat pushed the buttons in an order like "why. cat. (two mins later) coco. human" and coco(cat) would just stare at the mirror for like 5 mins and push the button "human" like 5 or 6 times and then just stare at the mirror.
Amazing
The last one... Maybe the "Yes" is because he gets happy, when you say "Yes" to him??🤔
Possibly
You are a unique dad. So much awareness and sensitivity can only give great results. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you 😊
Wonderful
Thank you 😊
"what now" -> "alas, woe is me! the very device I use to inform the human as to my needs and feelings has betrayed me! the world is ending!"
Think that is what he was saying?
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks it's possible
And cats can be excessively dramatic
Love you Todd & Glamour 🥰
Aww, thank you so much 😊
Cats can be incredibly loving. But this is truly amazing. His concept of memory and empathy is incredible. I've been wondering if my Simba would ever say this. I already know my DH's Cahli would keep her paw on the Dad button if she could. Thanks for the smile. I think *I* needed that.
They are a blessing
He is just amazing! 😊❤
Thank you 😊
First time seeing your channel. I love Billi and admire her Mom. Glad to have another talking cat to marvel over. I have 3 rescue cats, one had been dumped on a farm & the other 2 were community cats I socialized and brought in to live with me. I can read them all pretty well but I'm not sure if I'd want to hear what their opinions on my parenting are. 😂
Welcome, I'm glad you are here! Yes, that was a concern for me for real. I travel for work, and Todd is totally bonded to me and hates it when I have to go. He has my wife and two other kitties here with him, so he is never alone. He will tell me No, No, No. When he sees the suitcase come out. All is forgiven as soon as I get home, though, and it's all Happy and Love You.
Beginning to "suspicion" that a lot of us pet Owners often feel a bit "2 Big for our Britches." Our pets try to Look Out for Us the very best way they can. (It'd be a trifle l-o-n-g, but Todd needs a New Button -- one that says, "I'm the Momma!")
They really do care for us as much as we care for them
He really is amazing! Thank you for taking the time and sharing him with us ❤️
You are so welcome
I am on the fence about getting my Tuxedo Kirby set up with buttons, I know he understands everything I say to him because he proves it everyday. I just know his personality and have a feeling he would abuse the buttons for cheese and fairly light toy.
Model "later" and "all done" now, and _then_ introduce buttons. Then be absolutely consistent in "all done" and "later" meaning you will not do it, no matter how many times they ask. If you are consistent about that, they will figure out that repeatedly pushing the button is pointless.
I don't recommend giving a food button too soon. I didn't give Todd his food mousey button until he knew 30 some words. They can become obsessed with it making it difficult to teach new buttons.
It would be interesting if both Todd and Glamour used the buttons.
Yes, I was hoping at least two of the three would do it but Todd is the only one who wants to.