Times like this, I am reminded how lucky I am to have a cat that runs to windows to stick her face against the glass during thunderstorms. She would rather die than share her Churu with another cat, though.
“Man, what a week. First all that darned fireworks noise put my nerves on edge, then my girl Glamour had an ouch. At least she got better. … I need a hug, Dad.”
No, he gets his points across. We got him a few months ago and he has been in the shelter 10 months! His previous owner had left him alone a lot and he literally chewed his tail off. He's got a stubby tail now. He's come so far it's unbelievable. We love him to pieces and the feeling is mutual. He hasn't really learned to play without some biting but we're working on it. We laugh because sometimes we get the stinkeye, like he's playing it cool. He was a "take a chance on me" cat. He's the best.
@@nadinenc3097 I had a cat like that once, except that he was a kitten when I got him and he still had his tail. He was the best. I bet I still have some of the scars he gave me, but we had an understanding.
There is a very famous video of a gorilla who is able to use ASL. His mother was murdered by poachers when he was a baby. He had never talked about it and they hoped he had forgotten but then one day he described the whole thing in ASL. It was gut wrenching to watch. You could feel the permanant scar on his soul. I will never forget that. We constantly underestimate animals and it's so stupid of us.
I have a few words in multiple languages and sometimes have to think for quite some time as to which words to use, Todd is just taking time to process from cat to English
When he first said "then", I was wondering if he was trying to ask if the fireworks are going to happen AGAIN. I know he understands "before" & "then", but "then" might be the closest word he has available for asking about the future. Using the "hmm?" button would clarify it's a question, but I don't think he tends to use the "hmm?" button much, does he? Maybe if you focus on modeling that button more, he'll use it more to clarify himself better. After watching the whole video, I agree he could've been sequencing events, but my first thought was, maybe he needs an "again" button!
It’s so impressive, time is such an abstract concept, but I guess just growing up around a human speaking English makes it easier to teach when it gets put into a button. I always say my dogs understand English even without buttons. I would love to get some just to see how many words they could actually say back to me
Was thinking that too about “then.” How can a car understand then and before! I’m a huge proponent of animals and their emotions and intelligence and I’m still astounded by what seems to be an understanding of time words.
@@kristinr5551 Great question. As with most of Todd's training, it is all modeling. I generally wait for Todd to ask for two things, let's say it was Pets and Belly Rubs. For Then I would say on his board after we were done Todd Pets Then Belly Rubs. For Before I would say as soon as he asked for Belly Rubs. Before Pets Now Belly Rubs. IN time he makes the connection to the time words.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks How far past, can you tell? 😮 I remember reading somewhere that cats remember things as far back as 16 days, but imo they remember much longer, I don't know who came up with the 16 days and why exactly that, either. 🤔 Would be great to know what Todd thinks of it. He is adorable! Glamour is very cute and pretty, and Paulie too! 😊❤
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Bravo to you for training your cat family, very impressive relationship you have established with your cats ! Please keep posting updates on their progress. You’ll definitely garner a million followers! I’m a big fan now!
@@Esti-xg7tg I know when Todd was a kitten and very ill he got some prescription immune system-boosting treats that he loved like they were candy. For the first week, I put them in a drawer in my desk then moved them when I saw him trying to open the drawer. Todd is now 7 and to this day if I open that drawer he comes running as fast as he can and wants to look to see if there are any in there.
See, there was this noise before, Dad...then Glamour had an ouch, but then she ended up happy. He really is like a very young child telling you about his week!
The full week recap is new. He has often told me things he is going to do like take a nap or single events that have happened in the past but never about 3 things that happened during the week.
I noticed the activities before he pushes the buttons, also. When doing energy work, my instructor says yawning, especially, is a sign of energy being released. Todd is using a lot of energy in his efforts to communicate. Bless his little heart for wanting so desperately to speak with you and be a spokesperson for his fellow housemates. He's too wonderful for words!!!
Yeah, he does do this a lot, just for the sake of communication with his human. And some people still think the buttons are just a learned behavior for food rewards.
We have incorporated "no more, all done" when something distressing has passed and is not expected to continue. Its puts them at ease in distress and lets them know what to expect when getting treats.
Awesome. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I will help if I can. Also, the link in the video description will get you 12% off anything totaling over 50.00 at checkout.
How much is it in total, you guys? This is AMAZING, I've never seen anything like it!! My girl and I would be in constant contact and have many conversations, she knew so many phrases, even knew when I was spelling something. They are so smart!
The only thing I’d mention is you should use more of the words on his board when speaking back to him. For example, you told him “Glamour isn’t up here” when you could have used the words he actually knows like “Glamour downstairs”. He might not understand “Glamour isn’t up here” leading to miscommunication. Or when he said “Want Glamour Floor Time” you assumed “want Glamour” was a separate utterance from “floor time”, when really he was specifically wanting floor time with Glamour. I would have said “Glamour downstairs. Dad help Glamour upstairs floortime” then went and got her. I think consistency and repeating only the words he knows and understands back to him when communicating would help take this to the next level. When Glamour finally appeared you did intermittently mention a few of the words on his board such as “Glamour”, but I think you could have been a little clearer, such as: “Todd want glamour floortime before” “glamour upstairs floortime Todd now.“ “Todd happy, hmm?” or something to that effect. You’re doing great though, this has been eye opening. These have been very rewarding to watch.
I had the same thought EXACTLY. I have a deaf cat now someone dumped in front of my house 3 yrs(oct.) ago this fall .. took till april to take her and gain her trust and she came in the house and never left. I communicate with her using hand gestures. They arent dumb. She is very vocal when she talks to me. Common sense goes a long way with all animals. I've always had an easier than time with animals. It's people I struggle to tolerate. Use her words. That's all. This is very cool. Is it expensive?. I'd bet not something a guy like me could afford on fixed income with 5 cats a dog and 2 horses ! They All communicate in their own way. People should connect with their animals and not treat them like possessions to entertain themselves with when convenient and otherwise ignore. They've as wide a range of personality as people-- almost. Except none are total dics !
@@ss67camaronut price, like everything, depends upon location. They're not cheap however prices are dropping all the time. So you can get bundles at reasonable costs now. I recommend starting your Christmas list now 😉 do beware quality is variable between brands. If you search youtube for talking animals you'll see a variety of different buttons being used. Cats and small dogs definitely need the smaller ones.
WOW!! That was a cohesive 7 word sentence that definitely made sense in light of the week's events. Todd really is amazing!! 🥰 For anyone who thinks that the cats and dogs using these buttons are just pushing them randomly, why would Todd go around to the other end of the mat to ask for floor time?? If it's just random pushing, it would make sense for him to sit in one spot and just push the buttons in front of him, or walk on the buttons and just press them all. But he thinks very carefully before using a button, and he tries very hard not to step on buttons if he walks across them.
I feel like the only limitation in our communication with them after seeing Todd's interactions with Dad is our own inability to teach the concepts for the buttons. My poor boy Brutus spends ALL DAY yelling at me and I know that he needs the whole suite of buttons ASAP, because he wants to tell me something.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks you already know how much these cats love you and we can tell. I literally ran to my parents to show them this video and how smart Todd is, and that can only happen in a nurturing and loving environment
It's actually a 9 word sentence. Noise, NOISE, NOISE before! To emphasize how much noise it was and how loud it was (as he doesn't have a button for this). Not just any random noise, exceptional noise!
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I understand :) but technically, they aren't just repeats, they change the meaning of the phase. he doesn't have adjectives to emphasize that it was a lot of noise and that it was immense. Many languages actually do this too, repeat adjectives to mean 'very X' or verbs to mean 'Xed for a long time'
@Yutah1981 and I did teach him that multiple pushes means an increase in want, time, and/or need. When I travel, I tell him Dad home later x how many days I'm gone, then I talk to him each night through the camera and update him on how many layers till dad gets home.
No question, a recap of the week in exquisitely succinct form. The use of "then" to separate the elements makes it really clear he was telling the story. Not only can animals learn to talk in language we understand, but their individual personalities and souls are exhibited in the things they choose to talk about, point out, complain about, ask for, and in the way they put those communications together. Hey, just like humans!
It shows that they can tell a series of events in the correct order that they happened, as well. Before, this happened, then this, then this. It's something tested for in psychological testing in humans.
This still blows my mind that cats can form complex thoughts. And this doesn’t include dogs either. They are a whole other beast that can effectively communicate. We underestimate the intelligence of animals, and it makes me appreciate them more.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I speak cat. It's a difficult language, so those buttons are great. But that is what he's trying to say. Pretty sure, 99%.
Maybe he was trying to tell you before that the noise (fireworks) hurt (his ears and maybe Glamour jumped causing the back issues) but now glamor is happy and feeling better. ❤❤❤ You're such a great Cat Dad.
There is a lot going on in that adorable little head of Todd’s. I do think he was mulling over the weeks events that had impacted him. It was nice to see all of your sweet fur babies together! What a blessing they are 😻😻😻
Wow! Todd's communication skills just get more impressive. I liked how he waited to make sure you understood what he was talking about before he asked for Floor Time. And the video of Glamour washing Todd was so sweet. He looked so relaxed.
Amazing. Simply amazing. Todd told you the sequence of the last several days. And the way he used the connector "Then" to sequence and connect the events chronologically. THAT'S really amazing.
I think he was recapping the week, too. It does match events and make sense. It also fits what we know of both cats and Todd. Cats, in general, like to schedule things. They're really into one thing happened and then another thing happened or is going to happen. Usually I see them scheduling things for the future, but it does make sense that they might recount the past to put things in perspective. But it sort of fits Todd specifically. That time when the jingle ball got crunched and he went upstairs when you got home and sort of seemed to be talking to himself, trying to put what happened in the past in context for himself. I'm glad Todd got rewarded for passing messages. Or just for being a good boy that day. Makes me wonder how specific cat body language is when interpreted by cats.
I am very much not a cat person. I don't have anything against cats, and if a dear friend needed me to take care of their cat because they couldn't any longer, I would truly love it and care for it until the end of its life. I'm a dog person. But there's something about Todd. ❤ He's special. Thank you for sharing.
It was an extraordinary week with two special events: fireworks and Glamour’s bad back that Todd told Dad about and helped get it better. Definitely worth remembering and conversing on. 🎉❤❤❤Todd is very good at talking: one of the best talking cats. Stella also show this trait: planning her day ahead and sometimes talking about what happened that was memorable. It’s phenomenal. 😂🎉❤I’ve no doubt toddlers do this but cats and dogs, wow this is a little more than even I ever expected. Boldly going where no one anticipated buttons could show us. I’ve always believed cats and dogs had the capability of talking. Bunny tells us about his dreams. Love all of it!
Wow, I am speechless over Todd’s press release, reporting on important events in Cat Life! Do I think Todd thinks about his life? Of course, in fact : Todd thinks ergo he is! Watching the three kitties get their treats was quite fun. Queen Glamour does not share very well and wanted to nudge out poor Paulie, and she also quickly decided to hunt down the empty treat tube on the table before Dad had to grab it away. She sure likes to be in charge,,but frankly the sight of her grooming Todd in his basket gave us a whole new perspective of the Queen. Maybe she is the Queen Mum….😺
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalksShe reminds me of my senior girl, also tortie, who sadly passed this January. She would rarely if ever let the youngster clean her ears etc, often hissing at him as if simply out of principle, but when the youngster was ill, she was nosebooping him etc. As soon as the youngster was healthy again, she would hiss at him again and not let him come near her. She wouldn't share her treats btw but always let the youngster eat all her other food etc. We both miss her dearly.
Todd understands time and events. Todd got the chronology right !! Some young children can't even get the chronology of events correct. I remember in 1st and 2nd grade we had to read a small paragraph and then answer questions about the chronology of the events and a lot of us little kids had problems with that at 6 & 7 years old. But not Todd !!❤
I think Todd was definitely talking about the events of the week, it's clearly been quite the week as far as he's concerned, worthy of note. I congratulate you for managing to feed a liquid treat to 3 cats at once, my girl is a Churu addict and has very little patience when she sees me get one out of the box, I don't think she would be as polite as your 3 .
I wish I could find a gentleman who is not crazy but also was as enamored with cats and word buttons and animals and pets and the beauty of the little creatures as I am and as is the gentleman who has this channel
He will often plan out his days telling me what he wants to do now and then later when I get home from work. In the evenings he will tell me what he wants to do in the morning.
That was so very nice of Glamour to show affection to Todd now that she's feeling better.❤ What a 🙂 nice and loving way to express her appreciation to Todd for communicating her need to see the vet. ❤
I’m going to set up some talk buttons, Todd is a good example of how our babies can communicate if we make it easier for them….excited to hear what Ralphie and Bella might have to say! Love your channel!
Watching Todd think about how to say what he wants is fascinating. His sense of the order in which to "say" the words seems to require lots of consideration. It's possible that in the cat world the order in which you communicate ideas is not as important as it in English...
From what I have seen in other talking cats this may be the way they think as many others that use multiple words do it too. I have always said if you think in terms of the way Yoda talks Todd is easy to under stand. Happy No. Morning Now. Etc
That did seem like Todd rehashing the week's events. I see all 3 cats like that cat treat. And Glamour REALLY liked it, climbing up on you to get at it! LOL So sweet seeing Glamour grooming Todd at the end.
Sorry, I just missed the premiere 😏 Noise before, then ouch, then Glamour happy… clever Todd!!! He’s had an eventful week in kitty terms and now he wants floor time pets to unwind. Glamour giving Todd a bath seems like real progress!
What a clever cat it’s amazing how their memory works a lot of people say that cats will forget certain things but this just proves that is not true at all ❤
And the fact that he knows what "before" is and when it was, is just astounding !! Now I'm speechless. I'm going to sit here in awe and silence and watch this amazing feline
We’ll done Todd! Our kitties also love red tube treats! Everyone is friends when that comes out - licking each other’s tongues in a hurry to slurp it down.
I really think you got a recap! That's nuts!!!!! Positively. Who knows cat's mind could go that far.... you are creating a huge jump on animal's psychology. I think. I sau the buttons used by dogs, but we used to think that cat were .. like... stupider or just lasy or mean :P Todd is adorable!
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I agree, they are super smart, miles ahead of us. Like 'how can I explain to my human in simple words they will understand?'
Glad to see Todd communicating his thoughts so clearly. I’ll be honest, I didn’t watch Todd before, because I was a Billi loyalist. 😂 But with Her MADjesty over the rainbow bridge, the algorithm brought me Todd. He’s a sweet boy, and I’m happy to see that Billi wasn’t an anomaly. Anyone who says cats are just pressing buttons at random is completely wrong (I’m looking at you, Jackson!). “Noise Noise Noise Before” absolutely nails the experience of the first week in July in the US! 😂
Welcome, I'm glad you are here! Billi was the best and she and Kendra are the reason Todd and I start with the buttons and we loved her. It was a tremendous loss when she passed and I did not know I get that upset about a cat that was not mine. Yes, I have no doubt Todd was giving me a recap of his week.
That's exactly what he's saying!❤😊 Notice how glamour is licking probably the exact spot where her back was hurting to indicate to him that she was thankful😊
This sequence (noise noise noise before then then then ouch then Glamour happy), apparently recounting a series of past events, in the order in which they occurred in the past, is really an important piece of evidence regarding domestic cat cognition. I know most people are just enjoying these videos because they are super interesting and sweet, and so they are!!!, but as a person who studied animal language capabilities in grad school (in fact, this is precisely what I wanted to do, but the tech was not available then), I'm fascinated with what is being documented here.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Continuing to think about this sequence, it is interesting that Todd ALMOST said "Todd" before he then said "Glamour." I keep pondering what that might mean. It might mean that he wanted to say how happy he was after Glamour was feeling better, but decided he should indicate Glamour as the focus of the happiness. It's also possible that in some way Todd is identifying with Glamour and this "indecision" is actually reflecting the reality of their bond in some way that is hard to express. Also possible that Todd was actually experiencing Glamour's pain in some way that most humans do not experience others' pain (although some humans do report this). Just layers of ponderings here.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks By the way, do you also use the text app functionality FluentPet buttons provide? that way Todd could send you messages while you're on business trips!
It’s incredible that Todd knows how to use time in his sentences! I also love that you ask your cats if it’s okay for you to touch them instead of just petting them whenever ❤
I love how all these talking cats prove, that they aren't as egoistic and loner as they are always described. They know what's going on with every living thing in the household. Russel straight up chooses toys to play with for the other kitties. He even went so far, that when Winnie was occupying his spot, he said to his momma that he wants to play laser (Winnies fav toy) to get her out of his spot.
It's distressing that a week later he's still thinking about the fireworks. Poor kid.
It really bothers him and makes him nervous
Ikr
Times like this, I am reminded how lucky I am to have a cat that runs to windows to stick her face against the glass during thunderstorms.
She would rather die than share her Churu with another cat, though.
@@kailynrudd7937 My eldest did exactly that during her first thunderstorm. The middle kitty hides if he hears rain, though.
100%. And I’m traumatized by the bad mufflers and motorcycles 🏍️. Wonder if these babies are too.
“Man, what a week. First all that darned fireworks noise put my nerves on edge, then my girl Glamour had an ouch. At least she got better. … I need a hug, Dad.”
Totally.
@@victoriabaker4400. Well put!
Agreed
That's putting it perfectly 😊
It be like that sometimes. lol.
We adopted a cranky, bitey, senior a couple months ago. We thought about getting him buttons but he would only need "food" and "screw you".
And, in respect to Billi (RIP) -- "MAD"
Sounds like Glamour, lol
Maybe he's cranky because he can't say what he wants in a way you understand. 😉
No, he gets his points across. We got him a few months ago and he has been in the shelter 10 months! His previous owner had left him alone a lot and he literally chewed his tail off. He's got a stubby tail now. He's come so far it's unbelievable. We love him to pieces and the feeling is mutual. He hasn't really learned to play without some biting but we're working on it. We laugh because sometimes we get the stinkeye, like he's playing it cool. He was a "take a chance on me" cat. He's the best.
@@nadinenc3097 I had a cat like that once, except that he was a kitten when I got him and he still had his tail. He was the best. I bet I still have some of the scars he gave me, but we had an understanding.
And people say animals are only capable of living in the moment... "Noise noise noise before" is a really great description of the first week of July.
True, he hates it
Yes, because the "noise" happened multiple times, he's saying noise noise noise, so much noise dad!
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalksI do too.
Cats have object permanence. I'm not sure who decided animals aren't smart. They're extremely intelligent.
There is a very famous video of a gorilla who is able to use ASL. His mother was murdered by poachers when he was a baby. He had never talked about it and they hoped he had forgotten but then one day he described the whole thing in ASL. It was gut wrenching to watch. You could feel the permanant scar on his soul. I will never forget that. We constantly underestimate animals and it's so stupid of us.
What will impress me much more is when Todd puts together a series of Meow buttons and teaches you how to properly communicate with a feline.
Lol
Hehe. Yes😂
Is it possible that he's telling you that the noise startled Glamour and that's how she hurt her back? What a clever boy he is, regardless.
It is possible
I was wondering that too!
Yes, I was wondering that, too! Either way, he's super smart. :)
Could be.
Great theory. Maybe she was spooked
I have a few words in multiple languages and sometimes have to think for quite some time as to which words to use, Todd is just taking time to process from cat to English
Agreed
plus having to charge his braincell
@@Cl-2048 same
@@Cl-2048I feel sorry that you don't comprehend just how intelligent the animals are.
@@sherryk30 i feel sorry you dont comprehend what a joke is
I think he is bringing up memories...using the word "before" and "then" is incredible! Simply wonderful!
I agree
When he first said "then", I was wondering if he was trying to ask if the fireworks are going to happen AGAIN. I know he understands "before" & "then", but "then" might be the closest word he has available for asking about the future. Using the "hmm?" button would clarify it's a question, but I don't think he tends to use the "hmm?" button much, does he? Maybe if you focus on modeling that button more, he'll use it more to clarify himself better. After watching the whole video, I agree he could've been sequencing events, but my first thought was, maybe he needs an "again" button!
It’s so impressive, time is such an abstract concept, but I guess just growing up around a human speaking English makes it easier to teach when it gets put into a button. I always say my dogs understand English even without buttons. I would love to get some just to see how many words they could actually say back to me
Was thinking that too about “then.” How can a car understand then and before! I’m a huge proponent of animals and their emotions and intelligence and I’m still astounded by what seems to be an understanding of time words.
@@kristinr5551 Great question. As with most of Todd's training, it is all modeling. I generally wait for Todd to ask for two things, let's say it was Pets and Belly Rubs. For Then I would say on his board after we were done Todd Pets Then Belly Rubs. For Before I would say as soon as he asked for Belly Rubs. Before Pets Now Belly Rubs. IN time he makes the connection to the time words.
He is honestly brilliant. It just goes to show how our babies remember what happened in their lives day to day.
They do and Todd will talk about past things days after it happened
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks wow
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks How far past, can you tell? 😮 I remember reading somewhere that cats remember things as far back as 16 days, but imo they remember much longer, I don't know who came up with the 16 days and why exactly that, either. 🤔 Would be great to know what Todd thinks of it. He is adorable! Glamour is very cute and pretty, and Paulie too! 😊❤
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Bravo to you for training your cat family, very impressive relationship you have established with your cats ! Please keep posting updates on their progress. You’ll definitely garner a million followers! I’m a big fan now!
@@Esti-xg7tg I know when Todd was a kitten and very ill he got some prescription immune system-boosting treats that he loved like they were candy. For the first week, I put them in a drawer in my desk then moved them when I saw him trying to open the drawer. Todd is now 7 and to this day if I open that drawer he comes running as fast as he can and wants to look to see if there are any in there.
See, there was this noise before, Dad...then Glamour had an ouch, but then she ended up happy.
He really is like a very young child telling you about his week!
He is, that little chat blew me away
Or a really wise old man trying to talk to a mentally challenged person. Cats think we’re stupid.
Amazing, thanks for posting.
I'm learning Spanish on my own, and I'm pretty sure when I try to make sentences I sound equal to Todd.
@@gailjordan9250 that is so real
What blows me away is that he wants to tell you about his week, which is one way humans connect with each other 🤯
The full week recap is new. He has often told me things he is going to do like take a nap or single events that have happened in the past but never about 3 things that happened during the week.
@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks so amazing!
I love how concerned he is for glamour. Such a sweetie
He adores her
I noticed the activities before he pushes the buttons, also. When doing energy work, my instructor says yawning, especially, is a sign of energy being released. Todd is using a lot of energy in his efforts to communicate. Bless his little heart for wanting so desperately to speak with you and be a spokesperson for his fellow housemates. He's too wonderful for words!!!
Aww, thank you so much. I appreciate the kind words.
It's interesting that Todd was having a casual conversation.
It is. He does this a lot but this is the first time there has been this much detail
Yeah, he does do this a lot, just for the sake of communication with his human. And some people still think the buttons are just a learned behavior for food rewards.
This is what I call a kitty recap
😊
Evening news with Todd.
We have incorporated "no more, all done" when something distressing has passed and is not expected to continue. Its puts them at ease in distress and lets them know what to expect when getting treats.
"Everyone's together being nice" - words that have never been said together in a sentence in my house 😂
😂😂
One day we will enable all of our pets to talk to us. Todd had a stressful week and told you why he needed floor time. 😻
Yes, I agree
I love how Todd patiently waits for his human to get it. This has impressed me enough that I'm going to save up and get my kitties the buttons, too.
Awesome. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I will help if I can. Also, the link in the video description will get you 12% off anything totaling over 50.00 at checkout.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Ok, thank you :)
I was thinking about the same thing 😂
Not sure if I have the self discipline though lol my cats would probably fire me!
How much is it in total, you guys?
This is AMAZING, I've never seen anything like it!! My girl and I would be in constant contact and have many conversations, she knew so many phrases, even knew when I was spelling something. They are so smart!
@princessnemo8557 if you are asking about the cost, it varies depending on the type of buttons and how many you order.
He may be communicating that Glamour's injury is related to being hurt from her reaction to the fireworks? Whatever he's saying, he's brilliant❤
Possibly. Thank you
The only thing I’d mention is you should use more of the words on his board when speaking back to him. For example, you told him “Glamour isn’t up here” when you could have used the words he actually knows like “Glamour downstairs”. He might not understand “Glamour isn’t up here” leading to miscommunication.
Or when he said “Want Glamour Floor Time” you assumed “want Glamour” was a separate utterance from “floor time”, when really he was specifically wanting floor time with Glamour. I would have said “Glamour downstairs. Dad help Glamour upstairs floortime” then went and got her. I think consistency and repeating only the words he knows and understands back to him when communicating would help take this to the next level.
When Glamour finally appeared you did intermittently mention a few of the words on his board such as “Glamour”, but I think you could have been a little clearer, such as: “Todd want glamour floortime before” “glamour upstairs floortime Todd now.“ “Todd happy, hmm?” or something to that effect.
You’re doing great though, this has been eye opening. These have been very rewarding to watch.
Noted
Just because Tod's words for communication are limited, doesn't mean his understanding of English is.
I had the same thought EXACTLY. I have a deaf cat now someone dumped in front of my house 3 yrs(oct.) ago this fall .. took till april to take her and gain her trust and she came in the house and never left. I communicate with her using hand gestures. They arent dumb. She is very vocal when she talks to me. Common sense goes a long way with all animals. I've always had an easier than time with animals. It's people I struggle to tolerate. Use her words. That's all. This is very cool. Is it expensive?. I'd bet not something a guy like me could afford on fixed income with 5 cats a dog and 2 horses ! They All communicate in their own way. People should connect with their animals and not treat them like possessions to entertain themselves with when convenient and otherwise ignore. They've as wide a range of personality as people-- almost. Except none are total dics !
@@ss67camaronut price, like everything, depends upon location. They're not cheap however prices are dropping all the time. So you can get bundles at reasonable costs now. I recommend starting your Christmas list now 😉 do beware quality is variable between brands. If you search youtube for talking animals you'll see a variety of different buttons being used. Cats and small dogs definitely need the smaller ones.
Wow that is amazing how Glamour is showing Todd affection/Love after he helped her
I know 😊
It's heartwarming
Todd is just such a thoughtful boy. I love how genuine he is about communicating.
Also lol, I respect Glamour's boundary keeping.
Thank you
WOW!! That was a cohesive 7 word sentence that definitely made sense in light of the week's events. Todd really is amazing!! 🥰
For anyone who thinks that the cats and dogs using these buttons are just pushing them randomly, why would Todd go around to the other end of the mat to ask for floor time?? If it's just random pushing, it would make sense for him to sit in one spot and just push the buttons in front of him, or walk on the buttons and just press them all. But he thinks very carefully before using a button, and he tries very hard not to step on buttons if he walks across them.
That was my very thought about people thinking cats using buttons is random. That's just nonsense!
Agreed and thank you
I feel like the only limitation in our communication with them after seeing Todd's interactions with Dad is our own inability to teach the concepts for the buttons. My poor boy Brutus spends ALL DAY yelling at me and I know that he needs the whole suite of buttons ASAP, because he wants to tell me something.
He's so smart to think what to say and walk over to the correct appropriate buttons to communicate 😊 ❤
It could just be that he remembers pushing some specific buttons result in him getting pets, but i believe cats can think better than that.
Cats do groom each other as part of acceptance and bonding, so this is really very sweet to see!
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Can we appreciate how much of a good cat dad this guy is? He’s awesome and the cats obviously love him a lot. Also Todd is absolutely brilliant
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks you already know how much these cats love you and we can tell. I literally ran to my parents to show them this video and how smart Todd is, and that can only happen in a nurturing and loving environment
I think Todd was actually asking Glamour to come upstairs for floor time. She heard him and came up. 😊❤
It's actually a 9 word sentence. Noise, NOISE, NOISE before! To emphasize how much noise it was and how loud it was (as he doesn't have a button for this). Not just any random noise, exceptional noise!
I wasn't counting duplicates. Lol
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I understand :) but technically, they aren't just repeats, they change the meaning of the phase. he doesn't have adjectives to emphasize that it was a lot of noise and that it was immense. Many languages actually do this too, repeat adjectives to mean 'very X' or verbs to mean 'Xed for a long time'
@Yutah1981 and I did teach him that multiple pushes means an increase in want, time, and/or need. When I travel, I tell him Dad home later x how many days I'm gone, then I talk to him each night through the camera and update him on how many layers till dad gets home.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks so - nine word sentence! :)
That was my interpretation as well! Noise-noise-noise, like "BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!" A perfect description of the sounds of the 4th of July fireworks.
No question, a recap of the week in exquisitely succinct form. The use of "then" to separate the elements makes it really clear he was telling the story. Not only can animals learn to talk in language we understand, but their individual personalities and souls are exhibited in the things they choose to talk about, point out, complain about, ask for, and in the way they put those communications together. Hey, just like humans!
I completely agree
Exactly what I wanted to tell. He is brilliant for sure!❤
It shows that they can tell a series of events in the correct order that they happened, as well. Before, this happened, then this, then this. It's something tested for in psychological testing in humans.
Yes! He's def updating you, just like we humans would. He's so smart!
Agreed and thank you
He understands the concept of “then” as “next” ❤❤
Yes, I trained it more as "After"
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks smart Todd 🥰
What a great man who cares for his 3 beautiful fur babies and the way he talks with them it’s such a lovely sight
Thank you
Of course Todd was talking about all the past happenings. I think he reflects on things and happenings a lot, and for a long time. ❤
Agreed
This still blows my mind that cats can form complex thoughts. And this doesn’t include dogs either. They are a whole other beast that can effectively communicate. We underestimate the intelligence of animals, and it makes me appreciate them more.
These buttons are making a lot of people reevaluate animals and their thoughts
I think he's telling you that the noise caused Glamour to hurt her back, it probably frightened her.
Possibly
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I speak cat. It's a difficult language, so those buttons are great. But that is what he's trying to say. Pretty sure, 99%.
@@KarakTo nah
Maybe he was trying to tell you before that the noise (fireworks) hurt (his ears and maybe Glamour jumped causing the back issues) but now glamor is happy and feeling better. ❤❤❤ You're such a great Cat Dad.
Thank you
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks You are most welcome.
The little yawns: trying to reset the brains excitation in between so much thinking. 😂
Todd's version of chewing an eraser or twirling hair while thinking. Lol
I think Todd definitely remembers what happened last week. Good communication!
Thank you
There is a lot going on in that adorable little head of Todd’s. I do think he was mulling over the weeks events that had impacted him. It was nice to see all of your sweet fur babies together! What a blessing they are 😻😻😻
They truly are.
Wow! Todd's communication skills just get more impressive. I liked how he waited to make sure you understood what he was talking about before he asked for Floor Time. And the video of Glamour washing Todd was so sweet. He looked so relaxed.
Like a dream come true- the washing vid.
Thank you
Amazing. Simply amazing. Todd told you the sequence of the last several days. And the way he used the connector "Then" to sequence and connect the events chronologically. THAT'S really amazing.
It is and shocked me
Thank you for being the kind of animal guardian all pets deserve.
You are so kind
It's so nice to see Glamour giving Todd the affection that he wants from her.❤
It was. He was purring so loud.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Awww...... gotta love it when the nice guy gets the girl!
I think he was recapping the week, too. It does match events and make sense.
It also fits what we know of both cats and Todd.
Cats, in general, like to schedule things. They're really into one thing happened and then another thing happened or is going to happen. Usually I see them scheduling things for the future, but it does make sense that they might recount the past to put things in perspective.
But it sort of fits Todd specifically. That time when the jingle ball got crunched and he went upstairs when you got home and sort of seemed to be talking to himself, trying to put what happened in the past in context for himself.
I'm glad Todd got rewarded for passing messages. Or just for being a good boy that day. Makes me wonder how specific cat body language is when interpreted by cats.
I agree with all the statements
I am very much not a cat person. I don't have anything against cats, and if a dear friend needed me to take care of their cat because they couldn't any longer, I would truly love it and care for it until the end of its life. I'm a dog person. But there's something about Todd. ❤ He's special. Thank you for sharing.
Aww, thank you. I'm glad you are here.
You just haven't met the right cat yet...😊
@_papad8434 when its time you will be chosen. It's a great honor- embrace it.❤
It was amazing how clearly you can see Todd scanning the buttons and thinking!
I know, he means what he says even if we don't fully understand it.
Todd is smart and you are a great interpreter for him.
Thank you
Your sensitive interactions with the cats are a joy to see. Cat lovers are an asset to our society. Compassion is an asset.
It was an extraordinary week with two special events: fireworks and Glamour’s bad back that Todd told Dad about and helped get it better. Definitely worth remembering and conversing on. 🎉❤❤❤Todd is very good at talking: one of the best talking cats. Stella also show this trait: planning her day ahead and sometimes talking about what happened that was memorable. It’s phenomenal. 😂🎉❤I’ve no doubt toddlers do this but cats and dogs, wow this is a little more than even I ever expected. Boldly going where no one anticipated buttons could show us. I’ve always believed cats and dogs had the capability of talking. Bunny tells us about his dreams. Love all of it!
Thank you 😊
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks absolutely love it. You are welcome 🤗
Wow, I am speechless over Todd’s press release, reporting on important events in Cat Life!
Do I think Todd thinks about his life? Of course, in fact : Todd thinks ergo he is!
Watching the three kitties get their treats was quite fun. Queen Glamour does not share very well and wanted to nudge out poor Paulie, and she also quickly decided to hunt down the empty treat tube on the table before Dad had to grab it away.
She sure likes to be in charge,,but frankly the sight of her grooming Todd in his basket gave us a whole new perspective of the Queen. Maybe she is the Queen Mum….😺
I was shocked to see her grooming Todd. If she acknowledges him at all, it is usually with a thwack, so this was special.
This is an example of the perfect animal parent, he is so assertive with his voice and really shows that love. What a great guy.
Oh, how very sweet to see Glamour being kind to Todd.🎉
It was, usually she is thwacking him
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalksShe reminds me of my senior girl, also tortie, who sadly passed this January. She would rarely if ever let the youngster clean her ears etc, often hissing at him as if simply out of principle, but when the youngster was ill, she was nosebooping him etc. As soon as the youngster was healthy again, she would hiss at him again and not let him come near her. She wouldn't share her treats btw but always let the youngster eat all her other food etc. We both miss her dearly.
Todd is SO clever!
Thank you
All three sharing a treat. Soooo cute! That Glamour is something else😅
She is spicy
Paulie examined the buttons, sniffing Todd, but a step toward "talking", maybe? And YAY Glamour for thanking Todd! Great floor time. Thank you.
Our pleasure!
Todd understands time and events.
Todd got the chronology right !!
Some young children can't even get the chronology of events correct.
I remember in 1st and 2nd grade we had to read a small paragraph and then answer questions about the chronology of the events and a lot of us little kids had problems with that at 6 & 7 years old.
But not Todd !!❤
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Yes. That was a recap of the week's events for sure. Todd is so smart!
Thank you
Absolutely that is what Todd was saying. He's so intelligent.
Thank you 😊
He likes to review, and sometimes plan. He is deep.💕👏
Yes, he is. He's a very smart boy.
Definitely looking back over the week. Clever Todd😻
Thank you
Aww, kitties enjoying treats together 🥰
That sure was a long sentence from Todd! Well done ❤
Thank you
I am amazed! Todd just gets smarter and smarter!
I know, it's scary at times how much he understands
I am in awe of how you love and respect your fur family. I so wish all animals could have this kind of love from humans.❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, I want them to be happy, healthy, and live their best lives.
I think Todd was definitely talking about the events of the week, it's clearly been quite the week as far as he's concerned, worthy of note. I congratulate you for managing to feed a liquid treat to 3 cats at once, my girl is a Churu addict and has very little patience when she sees me get one out of the box, I don't think she would be as polite as your 3 .
Lol. Glamour was on her best behavior
That was so sweet of Glamour at the end. ❤️♥️🥰😘😻
It was, I wad shocked
I wish I could find a gentleman who is not crazy but also was as enamored with cats and word buttons and animals and pets and the beauty of the little creatures as I am and as is the gentleman who has this channel
I wish you luck in your quest.
Your comment carried much care.
I hope you find what your seeking.
They are so sweet. They love you too. 😊❤️
Thank you
It is so interesting to see that he is thinking about his week. I always thought cats lived more in the moment.
He will often plan out his days telling me what he wants to do now and then later when I get home from work. In the evenings he will tell me what he wants to do in the morning.
All of the kitties seem very polite :)
That was so very nice of Glamour to show affection to Todd now that she's feeling better.❤
What a 🙂 nice and loving way to express her appreciation to Todd for communicating her need to see the vet.
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Thank you 😊
Cats are truly social animals.
I think that’s what he was saying👍🏼 Smart boy deserves a treat, cuddles, pets and playtime.🥰🙋🏼♀️
Thank you
I’m going to set up some talk buttons, Todd is a good example of how our babies can communicate if we make it easier for them….excited to hear what Ralphie and Bella might have to say! Love your channel!
An example of what we can learn if we only would listen to our pets. I know I have regrets because I misunderstood mine at times
Glamour got scared of the fireworks and hurt her back escaping from the noise but she's feeling a lot better now.
Watching Todd think about how to say what he wants is fascinating. His sense of the order in which to "say" the words seems to require lots of consideration. It's possible that in the cat world the order in which you communicate ideas is not as important as it in English...
From what I have seen in other talking cats this may be the way they think as many others that use multiple words do it too. I have always said if you think in terms of the way Yoda talks Todd is easy to under stand. Happy No. Morning Now. Etc
Paulie is beautiful! All of your cats are so pretty ❤
Thank you
Most definitely talking about the week!
And memory and time sensitive chronology!
Agreed
That did seem like Todd rehashing the week's events. I see all 3 cats like that cat treat. And Glamour REALLY liked it, climbing up on you to get at it! LOL So sweet seeing Glamour grooming Todd at the end.
Thank you 😊
I love how deliberately Todd chose his buttons!
Sorry, I just missed the premiere 😏
Noise before, then ouch, then Glamour happy… clever Todd!!! He’s had an eventful week in kitty terms and now he wants floor time pets to unwind.
Glamour giving Todd a bath seems like real progress!
It was an amazing kitty sentence
What a clever cat it’s amazing how their memory works a lot of people say that cats will forget certain things but this just proves that is not true at all ❤
I guess you need a button for “fireworks.”
Very nice to see all the kitties together and Glamour grooming Todd...very sweet.💕🐾🐾💕🐾🐾💕🐾🐾💕
Thank you
And the fact that he knows what "before" is and when it was, is just astounding !! Now I'm speechless. I'm going to sit here in awe and silence and watch this amazing feline
Well this -IS- the Chronicles of Todd XD
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We’ll done Todd! Our kitties also love red tube treats! Everyone is friends when that comes out - licking each other’s tongues in a hurry to slurp it down.
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I really think you got a recap! That's nuts!!!!! Positively. Who knows cat's mind could go that far.... you are creating a huge jump on animal's psychology. I think. I sau the buttons used by dogs, but we used to think that cat were .. like... stupider or just lasy or mean :P Todd is adorable!
Thank you. It may be cats are super smart and they are just bored out if their minds because we don't know what they want so they seem aloof
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I agree, they are super smart, miles ahead of us. Like 'how can I explain to my human in simple words they will understand?'
Oh my!
Loved seeing Glamour groom Todd.
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Glad to see Todd communicating his thoughts so clearly. I’ll be honest, I didn’t watch Todd before, because I was a Billi loyalist. 😂 But with Her MADjesty over the rainbow bridge, the algorithm brought me Todd. He’s a sweet boy, and I’m happy to see that Billi wasn’t an anomaly. Anyone who says cats are just pressing buttons at random is completely wrong (I’m looking at you, Jackson!). “Noise Noise Noise Before” absolutely nails the experience of the first week in July in the US! 😂
Welcome, I'm glad you are here! Billi was the best and she and Kendra are the reason Todd and I start with the buttons and we loved her. It was a tremendous loss when she passed and I did not know I get that upset about a cat that was not mine.
Yes, I have no doubt Todd was giving me a recap of his week.
That's exactly what he's saying!❤😊
Notice how glamour is licking probably the exact spot where her back was hurting to indicate to him that she was thankful😊
I hadn't noticed that. That is a possibility.
I thought glamor was a porson, but then the cat came, and he said on theirs glamor...
Oh my word, Glamour and Todd at the end!!! ❤
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This sequence (noise noise noise before then then then ouch then Glamour happy), apparently recounting a series of past events, in the order in which they occurred in the past, is really an important piece of evidence regarding domestic cat cognition. I know most people are just enjoying these videos because they are super interesting and sweet, and so they are!!!, but as a person who studied animal language capabilities in grad school (in fact, this is precisely what I wanted to do, but the tech was not available then), I'm fascinated with what is being documented here.
Thank you, I am amazed and fascinated, too
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Continuing to think about this sequence, it is interesting that Todd ALMOST said "Todd" before he then said "Glamour." I keep pondering what that might mean. It might mean that he wanted to say how happy he was after Glamour was feeling better, but decided he should indicate Glamour as the focus of the happiness. It's also possible that in some way Todd is identifying with Glamour and this "indecision" is actually reflecting the reality of their bond in some way that is hard to express. Also possible that Todd was actually experiencing Glamour's pain in some way that most humans do not experience others' pain (although some humans do report this). Just layers of ponderings here.
Todd has the full package, handsome and clever! So special ❤
All animals are capable of memory. So this is a wonderful example of this :)
Next thing Todd will write his autobiography! (I would absolutely buy that)
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Perhaps a daily log writing down every button word he presses.
Interesting...
Instead of ChatGPT, CatGPT.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks By the way, do you also use the text app functionality FluentPet buttons provide? that way Todd could send you messages while you're on business trips!
It’s incredible that Todd knows how to use time in his sentences! I also love that you ask your cats if it’s okay for you to touch them instead of just petting them whenever ❤
I love how all these talking cats prove, that they aren't as egoistic and loner as they are always described. They know what's going on with every living thing in the household. Russel straight up chooses toys to play with for the other kitties. He even went so far, that when Winnie was occupying his spot, he said to his momma that he wants to play laser (Winnies fav toy) to get her out of his spot.
I wonder if the fireworks spooked Glamour and that's how she hurt her back. That could be part of why Todd's nervous about the fireworks returning.
Possibly but he has always been frightened of them and it may have been early fireworks but he told me on the 3rd when I got home.
So cute how they all come to dad for treats. Dad is so nice.
Thank you