The way Todd looked between the Glamour and Paulie buttons. First, shows he knew which 2 buttons were the new ones. Second, that he knew they were the other cats. Third, that he was remembering which button was which. Fourth, he remembered and pushed the right button. That was amazing.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks time concepts.are very difficult. And who knows how cats perceive time of day? Morning could be Bird song time v. Mouse sleep time? V. Time for 3rd.nap of the day, lol?
He only had the Paulie button for about 15 minutes at that point, it was like he was waiting for it. Lol, poor Paulie, I feel bad for him and give him one on one playtime when Todd won't let him play too.
Interesting that the first press after new buttons was not one of the new buttons (which he clearly understood immediately, no testing needed) but instead “kisses”-I read that as “Thank you for the new words, Dad!”
Such a lovely, jealous, possessive, amazing sweetheart. Hopefully he’ll decide to let Paulie in at some point. Maybe having buttons to help him express some of what’s going on there will make that easier.
I am new to this channel. I could tell that Todd was intelligent just by the way he actually looked when you said "Look" and followed you when you said "Come here." He knows what those words mean, clearly. Thank you for sharing him with us. I cane here from a recommendation on a BilliSpeaks video, and it is great to know that other cats are also learning to communicate through buttons!
Todd's intelligence is off the charts. He catches on so quickly! I loved how when you first showed him the buttons he snuggled into you to show his appreciation. He's such a love bug. Hopefully in time he'll share play time with Paulie. Do they get along normally?
Yes, Todd is always sooo happy when it's time for new words. The cats are not let's cuddle together and sleep, but they don't fight either. They are all individuals and normally coexist together just fine.
Yes, he picks up most of his buttons very quick. Only words like Ouch take more time because I have to wait for something to happen naturally to press it as an example and hope he understands I'm talking about what just happened.
The attention shown by this cat while you show them things is amazing. I don't think you even really need to move Todd around to pay attention. One thing I've learned from cats is that they don't 'fixate' on things in the same way humans do. They may pay attention to something, but often don't look directly at what they are focused on as a way to appear non-threatening. You can tell what they focus on from their ear direction and tail pointing.
Todd is always very alert anytime I am doing anything to his soundboard, whether it's adding buttons or just cleaning it. I think he's afraid I'll move something and he won't know the correct order anymore.
Cats sight are different from ours: They cannot really focus on things close to them (i.e. their nose), so it is normal for cats to not look directly at objects if they are too near.
I try to say yes whenever I can and Todd is usually patient about it. There are times when he has to wait and there are times he gets mad about it. Here is one of those times, lol. th-cam.com/video/TuikhqukHs0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=QC17taH5snbHeZJd
Noticed how Todd gives longer attention to the peacock feather and even stares at the button every time you press it. Hopefully he'll let Paulie play soon
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Maybe it's just easier for Todd to play with something one on one with you, and he doesn't like it when another cat gets involved because he finds it distracting. That doesn't necessarily mean he has anything personal against Paulie, or Glamour.
@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I have had multiple cats in my household for a long time, with different cats over time. They tolerate each other, but it is a rare moment that they would play with each other. If I have one toy, they wait their opportunity to take it when the other doesn't have it, but they are playing with the toy and possibly with me, not with each other. Each cat is independent.
@@messinalyle4030 That's just it, if he did it with both cats I would say the same thing but he will stop and let Glamour play as long as she wants. This was a brand new toy and he wanted it very bad but he was fine when it was Glamour's turn but not Paulie's.
@@Julia_USMidwestbut he doesn't do it with Glamour, he will let her play all she wants and wait but as soon as Paulie starts having fun he chases him downstairs. Todd will even ask for a toy just so Glamour can play and sit back and watch and never touch it.
I A Zen Master shared if we were able to focus like a cat watching a mouse hole for 3 hours we would become enlightened. You have something very special with Todd.. and of course his crew.
Dad - “Hey, would you like to learn some words?” Glamour - “Dad, I already know lots of words. I tell you stuff all day, but you don’t understand. I’ll let Todd tell you with his buttons.” Poor Paulie. At least he came back for another turn with “peacock feather” after Todd trying to stop him from playing. Does Todd ever snuggle with Paulie or sleep next to him? Please give Todd, Glamour and Paulie pets from me and an extra cuddle for Paulie.
@@deborahbarry8458 Welcome! Yes, there is Todd the black and white Tuxedo cat, he is 6. There is Paulie the grey and white cat that keeps running back in the hallway, he is 11, and there is Glamour, she is the one who comes and watches me install and show the buttons to Todd, she is 14.
Looks like Todd is Daddy's boy! He's the baby and he wants all the attention 😊. I imagine you have toys downstairs that your wife plays with Paulie and The Glamour 😊
Such amazing cats, I am addicted to all these talking cat channels so you earned a subscriber. Your cats seem to love you very much and look very healthy even though they are getting up there in their years. Also noticed a few haters in the comments, dont let them get you down.
Poor Paulie 😿. Todd is very possessive of the time he spends playing with dad. Paulie wants to join in on the fun but Todd is having none of it. Even in the cat world there are "mean boys". ❤ you Todd, but you need to " lighten up" on Paulie.
I don't understand why he does this, Paulie has never done anything to Todd and he will let Glamour play and even ask for toy for Glamour to play with while he sits back and watches.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Dominance! Glamour is clearly the Queen, Todd has his own special comfortable place in the home,, and Paulie is lowest on the rung of hierarchy. I have had cats my whole life and goats for 5 years--very hierarchical animals. Everyones place must be clear. Often there are active challenges to determine and clarify. It's a fluid and ongoing process to determine dominance/pecking order.
Reminds me of the toddler/preschooler's possessiveness over "My" toy; that's Mine; Hey, You can't.." & the older sibling- "That's not fair" card- "How come I have to work/ask for it & he doesn't have to do anything/push buttons & he gets whatever he wants".. But that may be intellectually humanizing a rationalization about behavior & personifying jealousy? to cat behavior when it may actually be that Todd may perceive the activity as "His" activity as a part of "His" buttons & "His" territory. Do they eat from the same or separate dishes ? Do they play with the same toys apart from button usage ? I had a male cat before my female was introduced to him- (lost him 2yrs ago due to unresolved bladder issues after veterinary unblocking him, veterinary manual expression, him "going" on his own & more blockage while under veterinary care..). My girl kitty has alway eaten more & I had to feed them separately. She has always played more & differently than he. (He was a blue russian & she is a grey tiger dsh.) They played with certain toys together, napped together but she always seemed to crave more 1 on 1 interaction & he didn't seem to mind. He loved the lint roller ! Across his back.😂 If he heard me using it on my clothes, he would come running. She drew back away from it back then but is ok with it now but He Loved it ! All started because of cat curiosity.. Still haven't watched all your vids & no fb so looking for insight- What are the "family dynamics " ? Who came first ? Then who & when ? Anything affect personality or security like stressful or life impacting changes ? (Moving, relationship, loss, sickness..) I sound like a therapist ! Smh. 🤣 Lol.
Todd also started a few months ago referring to the toys as his. Want Todd('s) String Thing. Play Todd('s) Lazer Mouse, etc. HE is happy to share with Glamour and will even ask for toy for her to play with but he does not want to share with Paulie. Yes, on their own they play with all the same toys. They have their own dishes because Glamour will not share a dish. All from the same shelter adopted years apart. Glamour is going on 15 years old, Paulie is going on 11 years old and Todd just turned 6. Glamour and Paulie are bonded to me and prefer to be with me, Paulie is bonded to my wife and prefers to be with her. Paulie really does love everybody and is never aggressive to anyone.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalksty for details. Interesting. Funny how furbabies have their preferences just like ppl. So sweet- thanks for sharing ! God bless your family.💗
That was indeed quick to understanding and using the new buttons! He doesn’t want to share playing with Paulie, he might still like him but not sharing the play.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I tell my cats “no fight” when they bat each other over the head or bite each other. I have six cats. They were all raised from kittens in my home, except one older cat I had when they were born on the patio from a stray cat in my neighborhood. Occasionally I stand between them to separate them. Sometimes, they chase the smallest one who will escape under furniture they can not get under. Generally they are well behaved and get along. It seems to help to establish those rules, human rules that it is.
SO Glad I recently found your Channel!! I discovered dog soundboard channels a couple years ago & have been fascinated by them. I found you & the AMAZING Todd while wondering if Cats use them. Especially appreciate that you demonstrate the teaching methods!! Thank you for sharing with us!!❤
Todd seemed genuinely engaged, he stretched out next to the button array as his human added new buttons and waited expectantly. It is interesting that often even in multi-animal households it is only one cat/dog who uses the buttons and even as Todd seems to act as the spokesman for the others. Todd might want to me the female cat Billi who is quite sophisticated in her button use. Bunny the dog lives with a younger dog named Otter and the younger dogs seems to use buttons somewhat; Bunny is incredible, discussing her dreams and even making a philosophical comment far beyond what a human of the same age would observe: She said basically (upon waking from a daytime dream) Even if you dream in the daytime, it is still a dream -- I am not even sure she could have really meant such an insightful thing but if so, either she is the most intelligent dog in history (not impossible that learning word buttons especially at a young age vastly increasing the cognitive abilities of a dog or cat) or we have vastly underestimated dog and probably cat intelligence for Billi the cat once said "Billi pets mom" and then she very clearly pet her human!
I love Billi and Bunny. Billi and Kendra are the reason Todd and I started using the buttons. I have often wondered if we set up a tv on the floor for Todd and Billi and set up a live feed if they would talk to each other.
Could be proof that he really understands spoken words. I think my cat can understand some basic words, too. At this speed, he will soon have more buttons than Billi
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks It's over 2 years that Billi has had his buttons, so in comparison, Todd is flying. Re modelling "then" I think the modelling started very simply as in "play then food" or "food then outside" or "kisses then play". Two things you would normally do in relatively close sequence at first. Todd is a very smart boy. 🙂
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Which I presume is the reason Master Todd said "No Paulie" lol. Todd is well, for lack of a better expression feeling intellectually superior, and more likely than not "thinks" Paulie should "speak" too and he would then be worthy to play. Until then, Paulie cannot p.l.a.y. You named him Todd and taught him to "speak", I think Todd views Paulie as a "peasant"... don't get that button Lol!
He doesn't dislike Paulie. For some reason, he just didn't want him upstairs. I worked with him, and he is fine with it now, even asking for toys for Paulie to play with.
That was great! Todd was so attentive. Now you know Todd has a jealous streak. OR, Paulie is sending negative messages to Todd and Todd is reacting! One of my dogs does this to the others- while she looks innocent.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I really find it so interesting! And exciting that we can now know these things! Because they can tell us! And you’re so receptive and sensitive to your cats.
Aw, I had two cats, litter brothers, and the smaller one didn't want to play with the bigger one or even snuggle with him. They were both very affectionate with me, but any overture the big one made was usually rejected. Understandable I guess, as he was big, domineering, and didn't know how to control his own strength. But still... =( I feel a little sorry for Paulie!
Its nice to see interactions with an only child like Billi and a multiple family of Todd and Russell. Now to find a female in a multi-cat and buttons and a single male and buttons to see the differencesin how they think and act. Interesting. I do love cats and i love hearing and wittnessing this . Sp freakin cool!
Lol 😂 He and Paulie seem to have worked things out since then, but yes, he was not being very nice to Paulie. I don't know why, but he did not want Paulie upstairs.
Todd is not protective of the board. Paulie has laid on it and Todd does not care. He doesn't like toys or objects on it. I have offered Paulie his own boars and buttons as well. He is not interested
I would love it if they other kitties would show an interest in the buttons. The only time Todd has an issue with Paulie is when he is upstairs and want to play.
@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks also, someone reminded me the other day it was Billi who called their mom's coffee [smacking buttons, and I quote]... "catnip water". Iconic. Unforgettable. Animals really do see and know us. RIP 🕯
Lol. I saw how Paulie acted when Todd tried to give him a bath in another vid of yours. Paulie doesn't like Todd, unless the bath thing was aggressive on Todd's part. Cats are strange, so it could have been aggressive licking instead of friendly licking, I've seen both types.
Just found Todd's channel and absolutely love Todd, but what was that thing dancing or floating on the bottom shelf??!! Looked liked a spider at first, butttt.....
Welcome, I'm glad you are here! It is one of those silver vine cat dancer toys. I have the end you hold closed in the drawer so they can play when I am not there.
I have offered and continue to offer, including offering their own board. They are not interested. Just like people, very few want to and are willing to put the time, effort, and dedication in to learn a foreign language.
I have cat from a liter I raised and she has been neutered after 1 litter. My son brought his neutered tom who is the same age but extremely playful and she often refuses to play. In fact she, hides or asks me to let her into our private room. play is dominance, isn't it?
Giving Paulie the "gimlet (or 'Stink') Eye -- goes to his Button Board and offers up his "No Paulie" request -- then flops down, with his back and upraised tail toward Paulie, aware that Todd has got Paulie 'Under Control,' through the Employment of those 'Fluent Pet' buttons. (And his "Dad," of course!)
Paulie is less confident. We think he may have been in an abusive situation when he was little. We adopted him when he was about a year old and even though he has been with us for 10 years he is still terrified if you walk towards him wearing shoes. We try to give him a little extra love.
He had an issue with Paulie, I don't know what I worked with him and they get along now. Todd even asks for pets and brushes for Paulie and for him to join in playing with his favorite toy.
Could be Todd realizes that Glamour is the Top cat in the house and he and Paulie are equals under her even though Paulie is older and was in the house before him.
Hi. I am totally blind and that's why I'm asking what do your cats look like? What sizes are they? Which have long hair and which have fluffy hair? Oh, and thanks for answering comments.
I have 3 cats. Todd who is 6 years old, is a very fluffy tuxedo cat and the one who uses the buttons. He is a big cat. I have Paulie who is 11 and a grey and white cat with medium-length hair and an average-sized cat. His marking is similar to a tuxedo cat. Then there is Glamour, she is a 15-year-old with long hair but very tiny. Her markings are black, white, and brown in what is called a classic tabby cat.
@@cayenigma Todd does not seem to mind at all when Glamour and Paulie are around the buttons, he just does not want Paulie to play with the toy he is playing with, Glamour can though, that's okay. I don't know why.
Chill everybody. It’s normal for Todd to not want Paulie Cats are naturally territorial, not wanting to share resources. It’s survival. They are not humans.
I agree that he doesn't want to share with Paulie. Have you tried playing with them with two different toys at the same time? Sometimes I would do that, with one for one hand and one for the other. It may also be a good one to talk about family relationships with Todd? But instead of brother/sister, use a sibling button so that Glamor and Paulie are the same? Or just a general family button? Versus friend or something like that? Probably would need a stranger button, too.
Jennifer - I have now mastered the 'two dangly toys twirling simultaneously'...the *most important thing* to remember: Keep the 'danglies' *away* from your feet and ankles at all times, or *you'll* become the 'playtoy', as well. 😂
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Totally fair. I didn't know what words you were planning for him beyond basic emotions, food, water, and toy identification. Oh, and time. Family relationships seems like an optional category to me.
@@jenniferhanses Next we are going to start on body parts. I would love for him to be able to tell me if something hurts or doesn't feel good. Although that conversation with the vet will be an interesting one. "What brings you in today? Todd said his back hurts. Lol
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Hopefully Todd does not regret his choices in telling you. LOL. No, Dad, it's a sore muscle not a broken back! Why am I in the isolation box? But yeah, I think that's a really good idea. I'm impressed at how quickly Todd picks things up.
Todd was seriously thumping his tail after he said, "no Paulie!"
Yes, he went through a phase where he wouldn't let Paulie upstairs. I had to work with him to get it to stop.
what did Saul do to Todd?🦁
@@Zoe-c9z He didn't let him bathe him, but not sure if that was before or after this.
The way Todd looked between the Glamour and Paulie buttons. First, shows he knew which 2 buttons were the new ones. Second, that he knew they were the other cats. Third, that he was remembering which button was which. Fourth, he remembered and pushed the right button. That was amazing.
Thank you, he is a very smart boy and I am very proud of him.
I'm proud of him too. I wish I could pet him ❤
@@gamesgames3318 Thank you, he would let you and rub his belly.
I'm thinking Todd is a very, very, VERY intelligent cat. And very motivated to learn. You really lucked out with him!
I love how Dad loves his cats.
Thank you 😊
Todd seems to be training you quite well. 😸
I don't disagree, lol
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For an average human kid during observational learning, it takes about 30 repetitions to learn a new word. I'm impressed.
Todd is incredibly smart, he has picked up almost all his buttons that quick with the exception of Ouch, Morning, and Evening.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks time concepts.are very difficult. And who knows how cats perceive time of day? Morning could be Bird song time v. Mouse sleep time? V. Time for 3rd.nap of the day, lol?
I have 3 kids, taught them all myself. 30 times is completely inaccurate.
Todd felt those words in his soul. He was so ready to use them 😅
He only had the Paulie button for about 15 minutes at that point, it was like he was waiting for it. Lol, poor Paulie, I feel bad for him and give him one on one playtime when Todd won't let him play too.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Maybe it`s an alpha issue. I'd keep a close eye on it.
I love how he watches and seems to focus when you re talking to him
Yes, he really wants to learn and loves it.
Interesting that the first press after new buttons was not one of the new buttons (which he clearly understood immediately, no testing needed) but instead “kisses”-I read that as “Thank you for the new words, Dad!”
I agree, he also gave me a sweet kiss after I showed him the first button.
Every teacher loves an eager student. Todd has a fine mind. I cannot wait to see what he will say next.
So cute although I can't help but get a little sad seeing how Todd doesn't want Paulie to play too
He’s getting jealous. Todd always has Dad’s attention and doesn’t want Paulie to have any. It’s normal. 😀
I know, that's about the only thing Todd does that I wish he wouldn't do. Other than that he is a perfect cat.
Such a lovely, jealous, possessive, amazing sweetheart. Hopefully he’ll decide to let Paulie in at some point. Maybe having buttons to help him express some of what’s going on there will make that easier.
@@rdklkje13 I hope so!
Todd needs a "mad" button for when he's upset about something. "No" isn't enough. 😊
“No Paulie…. There, I said it.”
Hahaha!
A bit more words and Todd will soon be able to write his own blog. "Today dad work. Mad. Play later later later later."
I am new to this channel. I could tell that Todd was intelligent just by the way he actually looked when you said "Look" and followed you when you said "Come here." He knows what those words mean, clearly. Thank you for sharing him with us. I cane here from a recommendation on a BilliSpeaks video, and it is great to know that other cats are also learning to communicate through buttons!
Thank you for your kind words. I love Billi she and her mom are the reason Todd and I started using the buttons
Todd's intelligence is off the charts. He catches on so quickly! I loved how when you first showed him the buttons he snuggled into you to show his appreciation. He's such a love bug. Hopefully in time he'll share play time with Paulie. Do they get along normally?
Yes, Todd is always sooo happy when it's time for new words. The cats are not let's cuddle together and sleep, but they don't fight either. They are all individuals and normally coexist together just fine.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalksThat sound like a normal cat to cat relationship similar to them living together in colonies.
@@charisma-hornum-friesmore like they have a lot of stray in them.
I can see Todd curled up with the peacock feather, muttering, “my precious…”
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pretty cool how fast they learn new words. ive seen one person has the word dream
Todd is jealous. I love how all the cats have different personalities.
Todd is a quick learner!
Yes, he picks up most of his buttons very quick. Only words like Ouch take more time because I have to wait for something to happen naturally to press it as an example and hope he understands I'm talking about what just happened.
The attention shown by this cat while you show them things is amazing. I don't think you even really need to move Todd around to pay attention. One thing I've learned from cats is that they don't 'fixate' on things in the same way humans do. They may pay attention to something, but often don't look directly at what they are focused on as a way to appear non-threatening. You can tell what they focus on from their ear direction and tail pointing.
Todd is always very alert anytime I am doing anything to his soundboard, whether it's adding buttons or just cleaning it. I think he's afraid I'll move something and he won't know the correct order anymore.
Cats sight are different from ours: They cannot really focus on things close to them (i.e. their nose), so it is normal for cats to not look directly at objects if they are too near.
@@NAANsoft that is very interesting, I did not know that. Thank you.
I love how Dad always says "yes" and doesn't make Todd wait!❤
I try to say yes whenever I can and Todd is usually patient about it. There are times when he has to wait and there are times he gets mad about it. Here is one of those times, lol. th-cam.com/video/TuikhqukHs0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=QC17taH5snbHeZJd
That was funny!
It's amazing how easy it is to train a human. Well done Todd!😊
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Noticed how Todd gives longer attention to the peacock feather and even stares at the button every time you press it. Hopefully he'll let Paulie play soon
I hope so, I still don't know why he does it, Paulie has never been aggressive towards Todd at all.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Maybe it's just easier for Todd to play with something one on one with you, and he doesn't like it when another cat gets involved because he finds it distracting. That doesn't necessarily mean he has anything personal against Paulie, or Glamour.
@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I have had multiple cats in my household for a long time, with different cats over time. They tolerate each other, but it is a rare moment that they would play with each other. If I have one toy, they wait their opportunity to take it when the other doesn't have it, but they are playing with the toy and possibly with me, not with each other. Each cat is independent.
@@messinalyle4030 That's just it, if he did it with both cats I would say the same thing but he will stop and let Glamour play as long as she wants. This was a brand new toy and he wanted it very bad but he was fine when it was Glamour's turn but not Paulie's.
@@Julia_USMidwestbut he doesn't do it with Glamour, he will let her play all she wants and wait but as soon as Paulie starts having fun he chases him downstairs. Todd will even ask for a toy just so Glamour can play and sit back and watch and never touch it.
Todd like peacock feather! Lol 🤣 So does Paulie. 😤
Glamour’s cute little voice🥰
She does have the sweetest little peeps
Todd's job is to maintain the household. He is the communicator and not to take it lightly as they all get fed.
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I A Zen Master shared if we were able to focus like a cat watching a mouse hole for 3 hours we would become enlightened. You have something very special with Todd.. and of course his crew.
Dad - “Hey, would you like to learn some words?”
Glamour - “Dad, I already know lots of words. I tell you stuff all day, but you don’t understand. I’ll let Todd tell you with his buttons.”
Poor Paulie. At least he came back for another turn with “peacock feather” after Todd trying to stop him from playing. Does Todd ever snuggle with Paulie or sleep next to him?
Please give Todd, Glamour and Paulie pets from me and an extra cuddle for Paulie.
None of the cats snuggle with each other. The closest they get is next to each other in their baskets.
New here. Is there a 3rd cat?
And is it named Glamour? 😊
@@deborahbarry8458 Welcome! Yes, there is Todd the black and white Tuxedo cat, he is 6. There is Paulie the grey and white cat that keeps running back in the hallway, he is 11, and there is Glamour, she is the one who comes and watches me install and show the buttons to Todd, she is 14.
Cats are way ahead of us! Incredibly clever beings, not just intelligent, but seriously clever. So wonderful that Todd has a Dad who understands this.
I love that he is so inquisitive and eager to learn. Now we just need to work on the concept of "friend." ;) Hope he will build a bridge with Paulie.
Maybe he is. If you watch the latest video, he asks for Paulie to get kisses.
Glamour's got her own language. And Paulie defers to Todd; probably a sweet kittie too.
Glamour is a talker. Paulie is a sweetie and he will defer to Todd and Glamour. He just wants to get along with everyone.
Daddy loves his kitty kids. Purrrecious =^..^=.
I think regular people are doing more to learn about animal communication than the researchers ever tried.
That I don't know, but Todd and I are sure enjoying this journey. :)
Still can't believe how he barely looks at the button when you explan, yet knows which one to go to without hesitation, amazing... Caro
He know and how he keeps track of them all amazes me.
Amazing so quick to learn.
LOVE TODD.❤❤❤❤❤😊
That flop after shading Paulie, like "dad I'm too cute, aren't I better than Paulie?" just me personifying his actions
Lol
The buttons may be new but I doubt seriously that the words are, I think Todd already understood everything u said to him!
Looks like Todd is Daddy's boy! He's the baby and he wants all the attention 😊. I imagine you have toys downstairs that your wife plays with Paulie and The Glamour 😊
So amazing. I haven't had a pet since 2005/ 2006. I am thinking about adopting a cat but this brings responsibility of owning a pet to a new level! 😁
Lol
Such amazing cats, I am addicted to all these talking cat channels so you earned a subscriber. Your cats seem to love you very much and look very healthy even though they are getting up there in their years. Also noticed a few haters in the comments, dont let them get you down.
Aww, thank you so much. Welcome, and I'm glad you are here!
Poor Paulie 😿. Todd is very possessive of the time he spends playing with dad. Paulie wants to join in on the fun but Todd is having none of it. Even in the cat world there are "mean boys".
❤ you Todd, but you need to " lighten up" on Paulie.
I don't understand why he does this, Paulie has never done anything to Todd and he will let Glamour play and even ask for toy for Glamour to play with while he sits back and watches.
Dad needs to help Paulie & pay more attention to him & let him learn words too
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Dominance! Glamour is clearly the Queen, Todd has his own special comfortable place in the home,, and Paulie is lowest on the rung of hierarchy. I have had cats my whole life and goats for 5 years--very hierarchical animals. Everyones place must be clear. Often there are active challenges to determine and clarify. It's a fluid and ongoing process to determine dominance/pecking order.
Todd is so lucky to have you as his father. I wish all the cats in the world would be so lucky. You are a good man.
Love from Norway ❤
Awww I Love that you kiss your kitties & that they have a Kiss button, a very often overlooked button but such an important one.
Todd loves the top of his head kissed. :)
Reminds me of the toddler/preschooler's possessiveness over "My" toy; that's Mine; Hey, You can't.." & the older sibling- "That's not fair" card- "How come I have to work/ask for it & he doesn't have to do anything/push buttons & he gets whatever he wants".. But that may be intellectually humanizing a rationalization about behavior & personifying jealousy? to cat behavior when it may actually be that Todd may perceive the activity as "His" activity as a part of "His" buttons & "His" territory. Do they eat from the same or separate dishes ? Do they play with the same toys apart from button usage ? I had a male cat before my female was introduced to him- (lost him 2yrs ago due to unresolved bladder issues after veterinary unblocking him, veterinary manual expression, him "going" on his own & more blockage while under veterinary care..). My girl kitty has alway eaten more & I had to feed them separately. She has always played more & differently than he. (He was a blue russian & she is a grey tiger dsh.) They played with certain toys together, napped together but she always seemed to crave more 1 on 1 interaction & he didn't seem to mind. He loved the lint roller ! Across his back.😂 If he heard me using it on my clothes, he would come running. She drew back away from it back then but is ok with it now but He Loved it ! All started because of cat curiosity.. Still haven't watched all your vids & no fb so looking for insight- What are the "family dynamics " ? Who came first ? Then who & when ? Anything affect personality or security like stressful or life impacting changes ? (Moving, relationship, loss, sickness..) I sound like a therapist ! Smh. 🤣 Lol.
Todd also started a few months ago referring to the toys as his. Want Todd('s) String Thing. Play Todd('s) Lazer Mouse, etc. HE is happy to share with Glamour and will even ask for toy for her to play with but he does not want to share with Paulie. Yes, on their own they play with all the same toys. They have their own dishes because Glamour will not share a dish. All from the same shelter adopted years apart. Glamour is going on 15 years old, Paulie is going on 11 years old and Todd just turned 6. Glamour and Paulie are bonded to me and prefer to be with me, Paulie is bonded to my wife and prefers to be with her. Paulie really does love everybody and is never aggressive to anyone.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalksty for details. Interesting. Funny how furbabies have their preferences just like ppl. So sweet- thanks for sharing ! God bless your family.💗
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks& maybe Todd thinks 2 is company but 3s a crowd! 😂
Ohmygosh, he doesn't want Paulie to learn the buttons! hahahaha. :)
I can't for more words! Story Time, Road Trip, World domination, etc.
Lol
Todd has Daddy very well trained.
Lol
That was indeed quick to understanding and using the new buttons! He doesn’t want to share playing with Paulie, he might still like him but not sharing the play.
I have been working with him and his behavior towards Paulie has improved. Todd is a very quick learner.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I tell my cats “no fight” when they bat each other over the head or bite each other. I have six cats. They were all raised from kittens in my home, except one older cat I had when they were born on the patio from a stray cat in my neighborhood. Occasionally I stand between them to separate them. Sometimes, they chase the smallest one who will escape under furniture they can not get under. Generally they are well behaved and get along. It seems to help to establish those rules, human rules that it is.
The picture of Todd in the opening card with the red bow tie just fills me with joy even before the vid starts. Every time! :)
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Yes Paulie.
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Todd seems really happy to get new buttons!
He loves his buttons and learning new words.
He's a smart boy!🥰😻
Thank you 😊
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks 😍
Damn, he's so smart!! Without the imagery or the words on those buttons, even I would get confused and would take me a while to memorize them.
I agree, he is a very smart kitty.
They are both so cute and sweet.🥰🥰🥰
Thank you!
Thank you for your video
Todd is. Training you good😂😂
Of that's the case I'm good with that. 😁
SO Glad I recently found your Channel!! I discovered dog soundboard channels a couple years ago & have been fascinated by them. I found you & the AMAZING Todd while wondering if Cats use them. Especially appreciate that you demonstrate the teaching methods!! Thank you for sharing with us!!❤
So adorable!!❤
Thank you 😊
He really loves his peacock feather. 😻
Yes, he goes through spurts with toys and then gets bored with them for a while
Todd seemed genuinely engaged, he stretched out next to the button array as his human added new buttons and waited expectantly. It is interesting that often even in multi-animal households it is only one cat/dog who uses the buttons and even as Todd seems to act as the spokesman for the others. Todd might want to me the female cat Billi who is quite sophisticated in her button use. Bunny the dog lives with a younger dog named Otter and the younger dogs seems to use buttons somewhat; Bunny is incredible, discussing her dreams and even making a philosophical comment far beyond what a human of the same age would observe: She said basically (upon waking from a daytime dream) Even if you dream in the daytime, it is still a dream -- I am not even sure she could have really meant such an insightful thing but if so, either she is the most intelligent dog in history (not impossible that learning word buttons especially at a young age vastly increasing the cognitive abilities of a dog or cat) or we have vastly underestimated dog and probably cat intelligence for Billi the cat once said "Billi pets mom" and then she very clearly pet her human!
I love Billi and Bunny. Billi and Kendra are the reason Todd and I started using the buttons. I have often wondered if we set up a tv on the floor for Todd and Billi and set up a live feed if they would talk to each other.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalksOh that would be very cool. Complicated but cool.
Todd why don't you want Paulie to play with you
I don't know, Paulie really is the sweetest cat.
Could be proof that he really understands spoken words. I think my cat can understand some basic words, too. At this speed, he will soon have more buttons than Billi
Yah, there's some pretty definitive examples over on Billie speaks of Billie responding to verbal questions.
Billi understands words/concepts that I haven't figured out how to teach yet. Billi understands words like Then.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks It's over 2 years that Billi has had his buttons, so in comparison, Todd is flying.
Re modelling "then" I think the modelling started very simply as in "play then food" or "food then outside" or "kisses then play". Two things you would normally do in relatively close sequence at first. Todd is a very smart boy. 🙂
@@LindaVernon He is very a very smart boy and I have no doubt he can understand it, I doubt my ability to teach it. Lol
Are the other cats learning the buttons too? Maybe they’ll pick it up by observing Todd?
I continue to offer to work with them but they have no interest.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Which I presume is the reason Master Todd said "No Paulie" lol. Todd is well, for lack of a better expression feeling intellectually superior, and more likely than not "thinks" Paulie should "speak" too and he would then be worthy to play. Until then, Paulie cannot p.l.a.y. You named him Todd and taught him to "speak", I think Todd views Paulie as a "peasant"... don't get that button Lol!
Just rewatching your videos waiting for Sundays special-
I'm glad you are here!
I would think they'd all want to press the buttons since it makes a noise.
😂😂they are solitary from their wildcat days. Like Bob cats.
I felt bad for Paulie, he's really is the sweetest cat and just wants to be everybody's friend.
So cute! I wonder why Todd does not like Paulie? So sweet what you said to him.
He doesn't dislike Paulie. For some reason, he just didn't want him upstairs. I worked with him, and he is fine with it now, even asking for toys for Paulie to play with.
Thank you for your reply! Nice that Todd asks for toys for Paulie!💕
That was great! Todd was so attentive. Now you know Todd has a jealous streak. OR, Paulie is sending negative messages to Todd and Todd is reacting! One of my dogs does this to the others- while she looks innocent.
I'm not sure why Todd didn't want Paulie upstairs, but I worked with him, and all is food now.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I really find it so interesting! And exciting that we can now know these things! Because they can tell us! And you’re so receptive and sensitive to your cats.
Aw, I had two cats, litter brothers, and the smaller one didn't want to play with the bigger one or even snuggle with him. They were both very affectionate with me, but any overture the big one made was usually rejected. Understandable I guess, as he was big, domineering, and didn't know how to control his own strength. But still... =( I feel a little sorry for Paulie!
I know, Paulie really is the sweetest. He just wants to sit with you and be petted.
Maybe we must have more patience😊
fascinating!!
Thank you!
“I feel what I feel and I said what I said.”
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Its nice to see interactions with an only child like Billi and a multiple family of Todd and Russell. Now to find a female in a multi-cat and buttons and a single male and buttons to see the differencesin how they think and act. Interesting. I do love cats and i love hearing and wittnessing this . Sp freakin cool!
It is and I am amazed seeing how their minds work. It is very cool!
The speed up moments remind me of the times 3 speed in Sims games 😂
If u wanna know why “no” “Paulie” u gotta get Todd a “jealous” button
I never did figure out what it was all about but it has stopped
Todd has the man well trained.
And I'm good with that 😄
Your cat learns to talk and then it turns out he is a jerk 😂
Lol 😂 He and Paulie seem to have worked things out since then, but yes, he was not being very nice to Paulie. I don't know why, but he did not want Paulie upstairs.
Todd seems jealous. Paulie seems like he wants to learn,. too.
Todd is not protective of the board. Paulie has laid on it and Todd does not care. He doesn't like toys or objects on it. I have offered Paulie his own boars and buttons as well. He is not interested
Love how Todd pushes a button then looks at you as if to say "did you understand that hoomin ? " Who's teaching who here LOL 🤣
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Paulie needs to learn how to use buttons too, so he and Todd can reconcile their differences civilly.
I would love it if they other kitties would show an interest in the buttons. The only time Todd has an issue with Paulie is when he is upstairs and want to play.
What's the button he's pawing at 3:47 after kisses?
Evening. He touches it butt doesn't activate it.
@@highpath4776 I don't disagree with you. You saw how happy he was after I showed him the first button and he gave me a kiss there too. 🙂
@@highpath4776 I think so too!
Next year Todd, Billie, and Russell should have their own cat convo convention...
Unfortunately Billi has passed
@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks oh no I didn't know! smh so sorry to hear it.
I imagine Billi is talking up a storm now Over The Rainbow Bridge... 🌈
@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks also, someone reminded me the other day it was Billi who called their mom's coffee [smacking buttons, and I quote]... "catnip water". Iconic. Unforgettable. Animals really do see and know us. RIP 🕯
Lol. I saw how Paulie acted when Todd tried to give him a bath in another vid of yours. Paulie doesn't like Todd, unless the bath thing was aggressive on Todd's part. Cats are strange, so it could have been aggressive licking instead of friendly licking, I've seen both types.
Just found Todd's channel and absolutely love Todd, but what was that thing dancing or floating on the bottom shelf??!! Looked liked a spider at first, butttt.....
Welcome, I'm glad you are here! It is one of those silver vine cat dancer toys. I have the end you hold closed in the drawer so they can play when I am not there.
Paulie want to play to ❤
Yes, if Todd won't let him play, I will play with Just Paulie after Todd and Glamour.
Do the other cats want to learn? I feel bad for them. Just looking. Im impressed with Todd
I have offered and continue to offer, including offering their own board. They are not interested. Just like people, very few want to and are willing to put the time, effort, and dedication in to learn a foreign language.
@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks I'm a new viewer, so you've probably already said this. I'm one of those who suck at new languages
I have cat from a liter I raised and she has been neutered after 1 litter. My son brought his neutered tom who is the same age but extremely playful and she often refuses to play. In fact she, hides or asks me to let her into our private room. play is dominance, isn't it?
At times. Sometimes play is play.
Only 9 minutes and you only showed him a couple of presses of the button?? Wow!!
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Omg amazing
Thank you 😊
Giving Paulie the "gimlet (or 'Stink') Eye -- goes to his Button Board and offers up his "No Paulie" request -- then flops down, with his back and upraised tail toward Paulie, aware that Todd has got Paulie 'Under Control,' through the Employment of those 'Fluent Pet' buttons. (And his "Dad," of course!)
lol
AWWWW...why can't Paulie play, Todd? Is someone jealous?
I don't know what the deal with Todd was back then. I worked with him on it and he is good now and actively trying to be friends with him.
Paulie seems less confident than glamour and Todd. In the cat world that is very important.
Paulie is less confident. We think he may have been in an abusive situation when he was little. We adopted him when he was about a year old and even though he has been with us for 10 years he is still terrified if you walk towards him wearing shoes. We try to give him a little extra love.
I have seen cats be reluctant to play with other cats nearby, especially if both are jumping about.
I never did figure out what Todd's problem was with Paulie being upstairs. Working with him on it we got that to stop.
I think Todd likes to be with Dad by himself--private playtime.
He had an issue with Paulie, I don't know what I worked with him and they get along now. Todd even asks for pets and brushes for Paulie and for him to join in playing with his favorite toy.
Todd is so engaging and loves to learn new words! I must ask though, what is the “glamour” button for?
Glamour is one of the other Cat's name
@@botanyblack9826 Ohhhh okay! That makes sense! I thought maybe it was a fancy toy! Haha!!!!
Yup, Glamour was the other cat.
Could be Todd realizes that Glamour is the Top cat in the house and he and Paulie are equals under her even though Paulie is older and was in the house before him.
Hi. I am totally blind and that's why I'm asking what do your cats look like? What sizes are they? Which have long hair and which have fluffy hair? Oh, and thanks for answering comments.
I have 3 cats. Todd who is 6 years old, is a very fluffy tuxedo cat and the one who uses the buttons. He is a big cat. I have Paulie who is 11 and a grey and white cat with medium-length hair and an average-sized cat. His marking is similar to a tuxedo cat. Then there is Glamour, she is a 15-year-old with long hair but very tiny. Her markings are black, white, and brown in what is called a classic tabby cat.
Todd is lovely but he can also be a bully when it comes to Paulie. Nobody is purrfect Not even Todd.
Professor student yeah butterfly😅
Does Paulie get a chance to model buttons?
He and Todd might eventually be able to talk to each other...! 🤞
I keep offering to work with Paulie and Glamour but so far neither one has shown any interest in them.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks - Well, summer's just beginning...maybe snoozing in the 🌞 will lead to friendlier thoughts.
Good luck...! 🤞
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Remember cats are territorial. It is quite likely the buttons are Todds and Glamour would need her own set of buttons.
@@cayenigma Todd does not seem to mind at all when Glamour and Paulie are around the buttons, he just does not want Paulie to play with the toy he is playing with, Glamour can though, that's okay. I don't know why.
@@CynAnne1 Thank you, one can only hope. Lol
Chill everybody. It’s normal for Todd to not want Paulie Cats are naturally territorial, not wanting to share resources. It’s survival. They are not humans.
What I don't understand is why it is okay for Glamour to play but not Paulie. Paulie has never done anything to Todd.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalksI think you said Glamour is older. Todd is just showing respect for an old lady. 😉
I agree that he doesn't want to share with Paulie.
Have you tried playing with them with two different toys at the same time? Sometimes I would do that, with one for one hand and one for the other.
It may also be a good one to talk about family relationships with Todd? But instead of brother/sister, use a sibling button so that Glamor and Paulie are the same? Or just a general family button? Versus friend or something like that? Probably would need a stranger button, too.
Jennifer - I have now mastered the 'two dangly toys twirling simultaneously'...the *most important thing* to remember:
Keep the 'danglies' *away* from your feet and ankles at all times, or *you'll* become the 'playtoy', as well. 😂
Those will come in time, right now I'm focused on getting him all the basic words he needs and then I will expand on the words he has.
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Totally fair. I didn't know what words you were planning for him beyond basic emotions, food, water, and toy identification. Oh, and time.
Family relationships seems like an optional category to me.
@@jenniferhanses Next we are going to start on body parts. I would love for him to be able to tell me if something hurts or doesn't feel good. Although that conversation with the vet will be an interesting one. "What brings you in today? Todd said his back hurts. Lol
@@TheChroniclesofToddToddTalks Hopefully Todd does not regret his choices in telling you. LOL. No, Dad, it's a sore muscle not a broken back! Why am I in the isolation box?
But yeah, I think that's a really good idea. I'm impressed at how quickly Todd picks things up.
Maybe he views the toys as his alone and Paulie should not have right to play with them. Love to you all furry family and humans.🇬🇧🇬🇧🐞🐝😺😺😺🦋
Oh no… is Todd a bully???!!! Poor Paulie!
i worked with him and this behavior has stopped. I never did understand why he didn't want him upstairs.