Todd Is Using 2 Of His 3 New Words In 24 Hours

Todd gets 3 new words during the 4th of July fireworks to help take his mind off of the noise that distresses him. He gets Upstairs, Downstairs, and Noise. I installed the buttons and modeled the words for him. It only took 18 minutes before he started using the Noise button with all the fireworks going off around us. The next morning when we came upstairs, he first went and pressed Upstairs. Later in the evening around the time the fireworks started the previous evening, he pressed noise. I told him I didn’t hear anything. He pushed it again and I repeated I didn’t hear any noise, and then he said Before. He was thinking about the noise last night and telling me about it.
Todd is a 7-year-old neutered male cat at the time of this video. Todd and his dad have been learning to communicate with each other since May of 2022 with the help of recordable buttons. We aim to let Todd express himself and tell me his wants and needs. Currently, Todd has 56 words on his soundboard. This channel is dedicated to Todd learning to “talk”. If you would like to see more of Todd and his day-to-day life please visit his Facebook page.
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Chapters
0:00 Opening Credits
0:12 Recording the Buttons
1:22 Todd Wants Then NOW!
2:27 Giving Him The Buttons
4:27 Modeling The Words
6:00 Why New Words Now?
6:49 Todd Uses 1st Word
8:19 Todd Uses 2nd Word
9:12 Todd Remembers The Noise
11:02 Live Chat With Dad
11:11 End Credits

[@inlaterdays]

Todd is just jaw-droppingly intelligent! And Dad is so good at teaching him! 😊

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@deborahemielita5949]

Totally agree with your comment! Smarter than my talking cat! Smart as Billi was, too.

[@kayhenry6293]

I think Glamour is learning Todd’s words. She’s always dodged the buttons when walking across the board, until recently. Todd is teaching her.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I am wondering if she is starting to use them too. She has not let me teach her and I thought the button pushes were accidents since she is starting to lose her vision. But if her "accidents" aren't pretty much in context with what is happening at the time. I really don't know.

[@kayhenry6293]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks time will tell.

[@cacatr4495]

Animals learn from other animals so very well, they are skilled teachers, much better at teaching their kind than we are. Dog-people have long known that a puppy will learn *_so fast_* and so well from his senior, whether it's typical housetraining or Service Dog work. They learn in a heartbeat from their senior, while it takes much longer with us. I have zero doubt that Glamour, and Paulie too, have learned much from observing Todd and his buttons, and the word-modeling. They have been a "silent" audience, but nonetheless, an audience. Being as smart as they are, there is no question but that they have learned much, and are continuing to do so. Years ago, friends that had both dogs and cats would tell me that cats were smarter than dogs, and I strongly doubted that, but now I know it's true. They're both great, of course, just different.

[@Dietconsulting]

​@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks she neither confirms or denies that she's learning

[@Markworth]

@@cacatr4495 I had a really interesting lesson in this many years ago when I had a litter of kittens in the house. For the first time in a while, I decided to have myself a bowl of cereal. As soon as I started pouring cereal into the bowl, the kittens all arrived at my feet. They had never heard cereal being poured, or even had milk. I'm not sure they were even eating real food yet. At the minimum, the idea of going to me was communicated to them.

[@christineincalifornia3293]

I am amazed at Todd ‘s intelligence. “Noise” “before” is a complex concept. He is an incredible kitty

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you 😊

[@LindaMathie]

So amazing

[@carilariviere505]

He was so excited to use his new words that even after the fireworks he had to re-tell the story so he could use his new word, which he totally understands!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@jeaguiardod]

I love how intently Todd is paying attention while you explain and demo the buttons.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Yes, he loves his buttons and learning.

[@TheQueensWish]

That was very complex for Todd to say there was noise before. He is very smart and talkative!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@allisonwalker4978]

I just recently discovered Todd's page and he reminded me of Billi with the long pause between "noise" and "before". Billi would walk around sort of wagging her tail (which usually means agitation in cats, but for her I believe she was just pondering what she wanted to say) and her mom would have to wait a bit to see whether she was finished with her thought.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Yes, I've noticed that. Billi likes to circle her board. Todd Ikes through stretch and yawn.

[@teijaflink2226]

He really shows how much these words mean to him. Glamour seem to be getting curious too.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I think she may be starting to consider them.

[@jdm314]

This is so sweet. The way he begs for his new buttons. The way he asks you to model them. The way he tests his new words (his look that seems to say "Did I use that correctly?"), then almost seems to be showing them off.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Yes, and he is so proud when I tell him you are right, good job! I love that boy

[@cacatr4495]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks What is your name? (Even if you give a nickname, a first name would be nice.:)

[@cacatr4495]

That was amazing, to see Todd so eager and asking for the words! Then to look up to check his understanding. Amazing!

[@Dietconsulting]

​@@cacatr4495I think of him as Todd's Dad!

[@cacatr4495]

@@Dietconsulting Yes, but that's not like being able to write, "(Name), how often could Todd receive new words?" Without a name, it's a bit like saying "Hey you!" 🙂

[@deborahmccartney5694]

Todd is awesome and this is a beautiful thing to watch!!! Thank you!!! 💚💜💚💜💚💜🐈‍⬛

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ericarichardson2983]

I love that you ask Glamour if you can touch❤❤❤❤such a small act but it shows so much consideration

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you. It is best not to touch Glamour without permission unless you know her mood. She is spicy and touching when not wanted may result in the need of a first aid kit. Lol

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Todd is a marvel... and he's so fortunate to have someone like you who recognizes that and enriches his world, expanding his possibilities. 🌄

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@auntvesuvi3872]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks You're so welcome. 😊

[@Metdiva1]

Todd really does love his words! So smart! It would seem that Glamour may be getting more interested in the buttons. Time will tell, but for me, it's certainly exciting to have some interaction with the buttons from Glamour. 🎉

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

It is exciting and confusing for me. Lol

[@denalinde]

I love the yawn & stretch he gives as he’s thinking. 😸💜

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Yes, that is Todd go to thinking move like Billi was to circle her board

[@Smellycat1990]

Can tell by the owner's voice, how much he loves them. Such lucky cats

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I do love them all dearly and want the best for them. Thank you!

[@kriskepler7575]

I'm still amazed by what a wonderful relationship you have with Todd, Glamour too. Todd is such a beautiful, amazing kitty, and you sure are a wonderful cat dad

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you so much!

[@FlameEmber]

I love how real it is to "want" to be able to say more and be so eager to share thoughts and memories!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Yes, he is happiest when he is getting and learning new words.

[@littleogeechee223]

Wow! That is amazing that he reminded you about the fireworks “noise” from the night “before”. It was so natural, too, he was saying, “No, dad, no “noise” right now, the “noise” from last night, the “noise” from “before”. 😮

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Yes, I think that is exactly what he was doing.

[@marykimberlyhayes]

This is so wonderful being able to communicate with your pet.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

It truly is

[@user-jh9jq5st6g]

Love to watch Todd get new buttons! As to Noise Before, we know Todd doesn’t have a calendar, so is unsure when fireworks start and finish. And he really does not like fireworks. He had some agency when they were happening to hit Noise to communicate his dislike. Now when night comes again he is reminded of the possible advent of Noise again and maybe saying Noise Before to check in if this now is a past event not to be repeated this night. I think he feels better that he and Dad can share discomfort about noise. Glamour is a mystery isn’t she? She really pays attention to the guys’ use of buttons and she likes to be clear when she will tolerate touch. So her hitting the Head button seems to be very much in context. Like she says, of course I can use buttons you silly guys😸

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Those are all possibilities

[@NOTFOUND-dq4ho]

Todd is so smart. Never saw how the buttons were modeled before, now it’s fascinating to know that Todd understands very quickly 👏🐱👑

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you 😊

[@pennyyeatts3883]

Looks like he already knows the buttons, so he's not interested in too much training. My goodness what a smart boy. I can hardly wait for the next set of buttons!!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

The next set is already made and ready when he is. 😊

[@cacatr4495]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks We can look forward to Todd getting new words! :)

[@heatherchurch4287]

My goodness Todd is clever- and its so cute how he wants his new words right now heheh. I think Glamour is definitely interested in the word buttons and may have picked some of them up watching you and Todd. Poor kitties- our cat doesn't like fireworks either. I'm glad you were able to keep them occupied and make them feel safe and loved. Love to the family and well done Todd!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I think so too!

[@lisag.6599]

What is there to say after such a video? Wow, how smart he is. He is observant, and we had a cat, our dearest Dolly, who might not have been interested in buttons if we had ever tried, but we were regularly commenting on what she did. She would notice things about music on the radio, or just differences between us humans. Dolly was a legend never to be forgotten in our home.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Dolly sounds like a sweet kitty

[@lisag.6599]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Not to play favorites, but she was so unusual - the best.

[@seelogic9845]

" noise.. before" Oh my god!!!!! That is SO freaky Todd is one very intelligent cat ❤🎉

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you. He really is 😊

[@user-vx2yo4dm6h]

Todd is amazing. I can't believe how quickly he picked up those words. I love how his ears have this interesting position as he concentrates on the English language, LOL. They're kind of like antennas. He is such a smart cat! I really wonder if Glamour IS picking up the words too. She really likes to be more aloof, so that could be why she doesn't participate as much. She hates the touchy feely petting. But she looks like she really wants to use the buttons too.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I would love it if she would

[@jenni429]

the excitement on dads voice when ever todd uses the new buttons 😂 aww todd actyally remembers things like what happend before. and he is able to tell about em :3

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Yes, Dad gets excited when his boy is learning. Lol

[@MarloesDriessens]

It amazes me more and more..though Todd might be the star of your channel, I must say I admire you, Dad, greatly, on how you treat and pay attention to your cats. Thanks again for sharing, looking forward to the next video. Love from The Netherlands🤗

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you, I'm glad you are here!

[@tgardenchicken1780]

Todd and dad make a great team.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Aww, thank you

[@cacatr4495]

It's plain to see that Todd truly loves being able to communicate with you. :) I very much enjoyed my forty years having dogs, but it now saddens me that I didn't understand cats back then. I'm still learning about cats, and enjoying the one I have, but all those years I didn't have a clue about them. Live and Learn! They are so smart! I am so impressed!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Todd does love to learn. We are learning from each other

[@artillerest43rdva7]

Todd is wonderful cat, being able to communicate with you! he is so smart too knowing the concept of time!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you 😊

[@younkm1]

Those word buttons are amazing and to have a pet be so responsive to them is a wonderful communication opportunity!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

It really is. It has opened a whole new world for Todd

[@Vamooso]

I feel like he was still thinking about the 'noise' at the end with his ears pulling back

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Very possible

[@cremebrulee4759]

If you lived here, you would have had firecrackers going off for nights in a row, Todd would have gotten to use that button a lot. He really learns quickly. It amazes me me that he can remember all of the buttons.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

He does learn very quickly

[@cliffdupaul8075]

I like when Todd learn new words and I smile it makes my day

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I'm glad he can make you smile!

[@cacatr4495]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Can words be added/given to Todd more often?

[@lindablanchard6807]

He still manages to astonish me every time what a smart little cookie you must be a proud fur baby dad with all your kitties

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I am very proud of him, and he amazes me daily

[@GinaDeLaRosa-ct6se]

Such a smart boy! I'm so proud of him! If you "communicate"with him over zoom, I wonder what he would tell you...❤

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Funny you should say that. I was about to reach out to Kendra, Billi's mom, and see if she would be interested in trying a kitty Zoom call between Todd and Billi. Billi's health started to decline about then so I didn't want to bother them.

[@slytherinsheir1308]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks oh wow, that would have been mindblowing 🤯

[@Alaisha7]

Maybe you can find another cat channel. There are others out there. Have you tried talking to Todd when you're away on Zoom or wherever? Has he pushed buttons for you? I know my cats don't respond to me on the phone, but are very responsive to me in person.

[@GinaDeLaRosa-ct6se]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Thoughtful choice, but I wonder what Todd would have to say about Billi's condition, just by merely observing him on camera, but I totally understand not wanting to impose.👍❤

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

@@GinaDeLaRosa-ct6se If it were to happen I don't think Todd would know that anything was wrong with Billi. I think he knew with Glamour and was able to tell me about her back because he is with her everyday and could see the change. The first time he saw Billi he would not know what her normal would be and I don't know how well cats see TV either.

[@spacechicken527]

I would love to see inside Glamour's mind.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Me too

[@LilA-zl6tf]

Mr. Todd is so clever. And he learns so quickly! ❤

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@MasterImpsy]

Man, Todd absolutely adores you. It's so heart warming to see how well loved pets are and how they return that love.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

He does, he tries to take care of me and the other kitties like I take care of them

[@pixievincent2478]

Such a quick study he is!!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

He really is

[@crazymary1144]

He's SO clever! 🎉😎

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@Tokyokie]

Todd is incredibly smart. I have no words button.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@StaceysImages]

Compelling. Wow!! LUV IT!!!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you so much!!

[@patriciagriffin1505]

Todd’s such a smart and living kitty.. I think many of our furry friends want to communicate with us and most don’t have our means

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Many do communicate with their voice and body language, we just have to learn it. Todd and I communicated very well before the buttons, they are just an aid so he can tell me more and in more detail his wants and needs.

[@elizabethbotros1404]

I always knew pets have memories. It is nice that the buttons give you insight about what is on Todd's mind. Like when he remembered about the matting and now about the noise. Such a great tool. I also like how Todd relayed the back issue of Glamour. I've asked before, but how were they named?

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

They were the names they had at the shelter when they were adopted. We kept them.

[@victoriabaker4400]

​@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I do that with rescue names, if possible. Sometimes that's the only thing they have left. I know some people feel like a new name is a new beginning, though.

[@elizabethbotros1404]

@@victoriabaker4400 I'm sure to some animals it is a comfort to know they are being addressed. I suppose it is an individual animal/case by case basis.

[@mrychards6682]

I keep the rescue's name, too. The time that I was at the vet with my rescue dog Bella and there were 3(!) other Bellas there at the same time, I started to think I should have changed it. 😂

[@bbearsmama]

Todd is so smart. I wonder if he has some Ragdoll in him? They are known as the “dogs of cats.” We had a ragdoll a few years ago and she was the smartest cat I’ve ever had in my 50 years. Love your videos! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you 😊 I don't know what Todd has in him. All the kitties are shelter rescues

[@beautyindarkness]

Todd is SUCH a smart guy.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you 😊

[@melissaburris7606]

I’ve only recently come across this channel and I can’t believe it isn’t getting more attention. This is revolutionary! Humans and animals learning to communicate..,not to mention understanding how cats think. This needs to be studied!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Welcome, I'm glad you are here. Thank you, I think Todd is an incredibly smart boy who amazes me daily.

[@akinpaws]

Look up articles about Christina Hunger & how she gave her dog Stella AAC (alternative & Iforgetwhat communications ) buttons, which were made for children, and wrote a book about it. She inspired a whole movement of people giving their animals speech buttons. A company named Fluentpet was formed to sell smaller buttons that require less pressure to activate. I would guess there are tens of thousands of talking animals now. Todd's dad was inspired by a cat named Billi, of the KZbin channel Billispeaks, who just passed away recently at the age of 15. There are researchers observing a lot of these animals, through camera setups like Todd's. It will be interesting to see what they conclude.

[@funshine817]

Oh...Todd is gonna use that noise button a lot, I bet. 😂🤣 It is very possible Glamour is being slyly deliberate. Interesting. I wonder if she wants to learn like Todd, or just second hand. Second hand fits her nature more. 😉

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

She may realize that this would be a much better and efficient way to insult me. Lol

[@ypcomchic]

I love to watch these. My cat is busy training me his language lol

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

That is awesome. Todd and I communicated great before the buttons. They just let him do more.

[@kimfleury]

Quite impressive! Todd used the new buttons quicker than two shakes of a tail! (Right after he used "upstairs" he shook his tail two times, and I suddenly understood what that expression means 😹). And I think Glamour knows what she's doing. She looks to be more comfortable with the pain treatment doing its job. [I just saw the update and am doing a happy dance for her 😸]. I'm still praying for that gentle touch therapist to come into her life and hopefully make medication unnecessary in the future. I'm not nagging, I'm praying 🙏🏻

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words and prayers

[@kimfleury]

​@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks❤

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

I am happy I found you and Todd this week. You are helping me with the loss of Billi from Billispeaks after her recent death. It is nice to find another intelligent cat who has learned to speak with this device. He's a beautiful cat. He learns fast and he blew me away knowing about Glamour's injury enough to report it to you.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Billi was a very special sweet girl. She will be missed. I never knew that I could get so upset over a cat that was not mine. Welcome, I'm glad you are here.

[@jennifersmith6747]

The look on Todd’s face . Daaaad I want to know if there will be noise tonight?! Why aren’t you getting it?!?

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

🙂

[@berlinatunjungsari1244]

Give Tood ''button'' button. So he can say something like ''button not happy'' for buttons wich run out of batteries or, what I anticipated the most is, he asking for more buttons! We will learn and amazed how fast he learn new words, and how many words he will have in a year.. 🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I check his buttons weekly and he says Want What when he is bored and wants more worda

[@berlinatunjungsari1244]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Give him more, it must be stressing to talk about many thing but your words is limited.

[@cassandra007]

Next year you could add 'outside' for noise outside, as opposed to possible grandbaby noise downstairs. And now Todd can tell you if the jingle ball is downstairs!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

😊

[@tweetscotchy1093]

What smart little cutie! ❤

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

You are so kind

[@cacatr4495]

This may be dumb, but it amazes me that such small creatures have such big minds, and such big opinions! They're so little! I guess that some of us have wrongly correlated size to intelligence in long-ago-years.

[@marialorenavillanueva5342]

Todd is just intelligent!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I agree

[@AdrienneZazulak]

I wonder how long it will take for these buttons to be adapted into training and use for service animals? Officially I mean. I love these videos!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@louisemonday3272]

You are awesome Todd! Maybe he is been trying to teach Glamour how to use the buttons😊

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

That would be great if he could.

[@lafilmscene2456]

I think its Great that you document Todd.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you 😊

[@jonbauml225]

Such a smart boy!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@SarahGreeney-vz4hp]

Fantastic work.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Many thanks!

[@SarahGreeney-vz4hp]

Ok.

[@BelleWhittington]

My corgi Marigold LOVES your videos!

[@cacatr4495]

How cute! 🙂

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Aww, that's sweet. There are several pets I'm told who watch Todd. 😊

[@LindaMathie]

Genius todd ❤

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@DrValerie800]

How cool is he? I wish I had room to have those buttons so my cats could give me a clue about what they need! We do have a kind of pantomime system though and they do use that to communicate about food/treats/play/danger/love you/pets.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Yes, many cats do communicate with their voice and meows, we just have to learn it. Todd and I communicated very well before the buttons, they are just an aid so he can tell me more and in more detail his wants and needs. While they are an aid they are not necessary to communicate with your fur babies. It sounds like you guys have a good system going and will work until you have room for some buttons.

[@carilariviere505]

My two girls don't do a whole lot of entertaining me, lots of sleeping but I usually know what they want. Cat people learn cat language; Todd's just extremely special learning our language!

[@angelscreation1]

Todd really is brilliant!

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I think so but I'm prejudice. Lol

[@mememe733]

As someone with PTSD I feel for Todd. I too hate fireworks! 😢

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I wish they would stop them or make them only be the silent ones.

[@mememe733]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks yes, me too. My dog used to be terrified of them, since some morons fired some very close to her when she was 8 yo. Before that she was fine. Sadly it spread so she became averse to any loud noises. The last two years of her life she became much more relaxed, calm and happy though due to hearing loss ☺️

[@LilKitLen]

The way Todd let you just gently slide him outta the way to place the new red button panel down 😭

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Todd trusts me completely

[@patr7115]

Todd is really amazing. What a smart kitty ❤

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@littleogeechee223]

Wow! I know it sounds a lot, but Glamour looks like she might be ready to learn, too. 🙂

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I am starting to lean that way too

[@mountainkimmie]

Wow.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@jazzythecat918]

He needs a "Now" button so he can say want it now

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

He has a now button and uses it mainly after I've told him he has to wait on something he will press now.

[@lyricessence]

It's amazing how quickly they learn English. I just started watching your channel, though I have followed several cats and dogs using English-speaking buttons for a few years. I just noticed two other cats. Is Todd the only one interested in the buttons? I have had many, many cats and dogs in my life and only a few of them have shown interest in facilitating communication with me on behalf of their siblings who were not as intuitive about it (like calling me to the door to open it for someone else, then walking away afterward, among many other things). I'm figuring this is the same with the buttons.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Welcome, and i am glad you are here! It is the same, and yes, Todd is the only one who is interested in using the buttons.

[@sarahpinansky2542]

I think he wanted to know if there would be more noise like there was before. I like to know what to expect when I’m worried about something. Next time you could try telling him there wont be noise later and see if he relaxes.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

That is possible for sure. I won't tell him that unless I am sure of it

[@presentfuture7563]

I love that he can conceptualize and communicate things that happened in the past, e.g. "noise before." Such a smart boy. What did you put on the other button?

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

His three words this time around are Upstairs, Downstairs, and Noise.

[@presentfuture7563]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Oh, right! He hasn't used "downstairs" yet.

[@borountree4539]

Might have to take into account cats have more sensitive hearing than humans. Todd may report noise that Dad doesn't hear.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

It is certainly possible

[@Robinwhiteart]

Since Billi died recently, I guess that Todd is now Top Cat. I hope you and he are worthy.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

There will never be another Billi, nor are we trying to be. She was one of a kind.

[@spacechicken527]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks There may never be another Billi, but I think she would be proud of the cat she's passed the torch to.

[@cassandra007]

They are most worthy.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

@@spacechicken527 Aww, thank you 🥺

[@lisajahn6839]

Excellent! 😊❤🥰💗👍

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@tamanthamccartney8482]

I use an app called lucid dream with the fish and turtle on KZbin especially on the 4th of July but also every time I have to go out because it helps my babies it's very peaceful and relaxing for them I call it they're sleepy time Tunes they get so relaxed they take a nap so I hope this helps Todd and the other babies as well❤😻

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@lisag.6599]

Glamour has that long nose that the Norwegian Forest cats often have - do you know if she is one? I love them, they're so elegant looking.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I do not know if she has any in her or not. All the babies are shelter kittiea

[@paulinauka6977]

Wow, so cool! 😎 He is super smart! 😁😁😁 I'm a bit worried about Todd's weight, because it seems it is kind of heavy for him to walk even. At first I thought he was round because of fur, but later I noticed he kind of stomped when walking so I figured that must be because of the weight burden

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Toss has a chronic condition that effects his balance. You will see him wobble, trip or even fall over.

[@paulinauka6977]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Hello, thank you for your reply! I didn't know about his condition =((( I hope he is not in pain? Wishing Todd all the best... ! 🧡💛🧡 You guys are such a lovely family 🥹🥹🥹🥹🧡💛🧡 I haven't watched your videos in over a year, Im interested to see what Todd has learnt during this time

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

@@paulinauka6977 I'm glad you are back! There is a lot that has happened in the last year!

[@SharkyLunasaurus]

I'm lucky my cats mostly didn't care about the fireworks and the noise they made. A few loud ones startled them but that was it. My cat Sharky actually would run to look outside and was trying to see where the noise was coming from lol.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

That is always get if it doesn't startle them. They make Todd very nervous

[@SharkyLunasaurus]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Poor Todd. At least now that he can talk about the noise maybe it won't scare him as much.

[@kimfleury]

​@@SharkyLunasaurus That's so cute 😻🐾❤️ My son rescued a senior cat from the streets, and that first fireworks holiday after I moved in with my son, I was concerned how it would affect Percy, being that he must have been terrified of them when he was on the streets. But they were far enough away that year that he watched them at the window, and even tried to catch the lights coming down. He wasn't crazy about the noise when neighbors closer to us shot them off on later fireworks holidays, but he loved watching the lights and trying to catch them. He got to enjoy his final years living in a comfortable home with regular meals and plenty of safe spaces. May he rest in peace. I miss him.

[@SharkyLunasaurus]

@@kimfleury Awww that's cute, I'm glad you got to spend time that time with him. A few years ago actually a cat showed up at our house at the start of october and I looked online at missing cats in the area and found the owner and he'd been missing since the fourth of july and had traveled at least 5 miles from home. Was really glad that we were able to find that kitty's mom who came to get him right away. They had thought they'd never see him again after three months.

[@alisterringwood6928]

I think with "noise" and " "before" Todd may have been asking if more noise would happen that day

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

That is a possibility

[@bigphathairydheel9834]

👍👍👍

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Thank you

[@Golfbugs77]

They should ban fireworks, they cause so many problems and fires! Todd on patrol would solve world problems!😅🐈‍⬛💝🌟🌎🙏

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

🙂

[@zarzee8925]

I wonder if Glamour was permitting you to pet her head only

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Possibly

[@sharneduplessis9279]

Where does one get these mats with the buttons ? (not based in USA)

[@cacatr4495]

I believe that the *_Fluent Pet Recordable Buttons_* website is linked in the video description.

[@sharneduplessis9279]

@cacatr4495 thank you 😊 🙏

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

There is a link in the video description that will get you a 12% discount on anything totaling over 50.00 at checkout. You can also use the coupon code ToddTalks

[@Uncle_Fred]

This brings up a really interesting thing we humans take for granted: pointing. I'm not sure how well pointing at things translates to cats. Pointing comes almost naturally to humans because the act of pointing mimicks a spear. We have perhaps hundreds of thousands of years of using sharp pointy sticks as a means to -lay waste to the planet- aim and throw at things. Cat's don't. However, I think an argument can be made that dogs also understand pointing. I don't know if its because many dogs point with their nose, or that our long relationship with hunting dogs is the reason. I'd argue pointing is the one thing some dogs seem to get that even cats like Todd don't.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

That is a good point and I don't think it comes naturally to them by I believe Todd understands pointing. I place a treat down and he doesn't see it. I will point and say Todd look and he has learned when I do this there is usually something good if he looks where I point. In this case the good is seeing Glamour and using that information to model one of the new words he wants.

[@AySz88]

I think cats understand attention (theory of mind), and gazing and facing direction, so they likely understand the *idea* of pointing out something. (For example, I'd say slow blinks at another cat as communication illustrates at least some rough understanding of those concepts.) I'd first guess that the main thing lost in translation is in identifying the direction and object you're pointing to - it's probably much easier for the cat if you went down to their level and "point" at something in the cat's POV. The cat might have a tougher time trying to judge the ray direction from your eyes to your finger, and then translate that into their own POV. (edit: It just occurred to me that this requires knowing how far up/down you're pointing, in order to estimate how far away the object is - or, alternately, requires seeing the convergence of your eyes to gauge depth - both of which are likely very hard to judge from low on the floor.) I don't know if I can blame the cat very much for that, either: the angle and parallax difference is more than dogs', and even humans can find difficulty in reading what someone is pointing at, too! And I wouldn't be surprised if we often fail to realize when the object we're pointing at is obscured from their viewpoint.

[@victoriabaker4400]

I was taught by a dog trainer to always use signs for commands as well as words, because dogs are very tuned in to what we do with our hands. I think you're correct about pointing things out to cats on their level. I have always used a pointing finger to indicate a treat, but it trains by tapping next to it with my finger, and remains close to their POV.

[@cacatr4495]

Dogs definitely understand pointing, and also do point with their nose, *_true._*

[@lakotaluv]

Horses definitely understand pointing. They are absolute masters of body language and tone of voice. They certainly learn many words and in my experience, they're very attentive if you take them alone and point something out and tell them what is going to happen and answer any questions you think they might have about it. Donkeys also are extremely smart and attentive and seem to understand so much. I can't even begin to tell you what wonderful relationships I had with my six horses and donkeys. Each one was completely different from the next and paid such close attention to what we were doing. I miss my little herd every day... When a human tells me "they can't understand English", that just tells me that the human has no concept of how sentient animals are.

[@JW-kh9bm]

Todd needs a cat IQ test. Have you considered teaching him elementary math?

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I have not considered it.

[@JW-kh9bm]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Then he can tell you the number of snacks he wants to eat.

[@johannageisel5390]

What was the third word? Btw. does Todd have "yesterday" and "tomorrow" already?

[@cacatr4495]

The other word was 'downstairs,' and Todd has a 'later' button, which has a few meanings, depending on how many times it is used. I'm not certain, but I don't think they have a 'tomorrow' button, or 'yesterday,' but they do have that 'before' button.

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

Upstairs, downstairs, and noise

[@johannageisel5390]

Oh, of course! It was both upstairs and downstairs. No idea why I thought it was only one of the two.

[@mariah8007]

Does he have a button for future, that is "will..."? I wonder if he would like to ask if the noise will start again tonight since it was there the previous night and he pressed the button Noise in close proximity to that happening yesterday?

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

I would have no idea how to model that

[@cacatr4495]

@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks That would be in conjunction with the word "later," as in "will later, tomorrow, will tomorrow, will tonight."

[@mmundy5928]

Where's Paulie?

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

If he is not upstairs, he is with my wife. He is bonded to her.

[@paulgee4336]

Although I believe in giving cats their autonomy and independence as much as possible, and respect their choices, and such - like human children, I also believe they need to be taught, and trained, and socialized, and not allowed to run around "wild" and the like. (too much) I had a cat once who would NOT lay in my lap, or near me, and didn't like me to pick her up or pet her or touch her much. She was very aloof and pretty "skitzy". (no known reason why - Cats is cats) I put up with it for a while. (years) But then decided she was not having the best life she could have and was missing out on love and closeness and happiness and such. So one night I picked her up and sat down in my lazy boy and held her and forced her to lay in my lap for about two hours. When she tried to run away, I held her and pet her and picked her up and hugged her and smooched her. She didn't care for it. After the first night, she started purring, and increasingly tried less often and less hard to escape. I did this for about 3 nights in one week, giving her a night off in between. Then the next night (and many nights thereafter), when I sat down in the chair, she jumped up on my lap and laid there for quite a while, and let me pet her and purred and "slept" relaxed and calm. After that she often got on my lap and liked pets and even kind of enjoyed being picked up, and her quality of life increased dramatically. Instead of being an aloof, skitzy, "psycho" cat, she turned out to be a great cat. I also often tell people, who seem to be amazed at my cats, who mostly do not act like "typical" aloof, 'unfriendly' cats, "Just treat your cat like you would a dog and you'll have a much better cat."

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

None of the cats are made to do anything they do not want to do, they are all loved and given the best lives I can provide

[@annemariekrux3575]

He is so smart and empathetic. But Dad a question;’He can handle many more words, where will you put it later?’🫤

[@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks]

As you saw in this video I can add tiles to the board as needed so we can add and grow as long as he wants to keep learning.

[@aisha2370]

​​@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Hello there, have you posted a list or diagram of Todd's buttons for us to view? Ty 🤔❤