Hold up. Did Bili actually ask if "cuddles" would make "mom" "happy" to figure out if letting mom cuddle her would be an appropriate reward for proper behaviour? As in, "You finally understood what I wanted you to do! You may cuddle me as compensation." I guess training by positive reinforcement goes both ways.

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

I taught her everything she knows 😹 but seriously she does reinforce me when I do something right. I find it fascinating!

@chloesmith4065

Жыл бұрын

See "Cuddles as currency" - another incredible video

@carolinelawrie7142

Жыл бұрын

Amazing Billi ❤ what a fascinating thing it is to see her express herself so succinctly... This is fast becoming my favourite channel 😊

Billy is able to have complete dialogue now, even indicating that her problem is solved. Super impressive

@AxxLAfriku

2 жыл бұрын

You dislike the stuff that gets uploaded by my fingers clicking upload? Are you just a h8er boi? I say see you l8er, boi. Don't watch the stuff that gets uploaded by my fingers clicking upload anymore. Your dislikes are damaging my good good GOOD reputation. I am a superstar, dear ka

@luxborealis

2 жыл бұрын

@@AxxLAfriku wat

@elizabethkoobs1060

2 жыл бұрын

Billi is so smart!!!💜

@mirjanbouma

2 жыл бұрын

@@luxborealis they're a spamming troll looking for attention.

@f1r444

2 жыл бұрын

@@mirjanbouma no, this guy is the biggest troll ever

Is it weird I'm getting to the point where I'm not even surprised by these videos anymore? I just find myself sitting here watching you have a back and forth conversation with your cat like it's like it's an average thing.

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

😹😹 same. Doesn’t even feel weird to start sentences with “my cat said” anymore!

@dbadagna

2 жыл бұрын

@@BilliSpeaks With the dog Bunny (in Tacoma, Washington), who has buttons with the names of three or four of her dog friends, last year her owner would go over to her neighbors' houses and truthfully say, "My dog just asked to play with your dog."

@meemurthelemur4811

2 жыл бұрын

@@BilliSpeaks yes, but what kinds of weird looks do you get when you say that in public?😳😹😹😻

@ellizaarahim

2 жыл бұрын

@@meemurthelemur4811 Truth be told I don't think any fans of Her Madjesty care about weird looks. We just thrust our chin out proudly, wink knowingly back "You don't know what you're missing mate!"

@bettykwiatkowski3389

2 жыл бұрын

I know it's great to watch...

I was literally thinking that you should have pressed “oops” when you realized what she wanted, but then Billi did it for you. 😂 Called you out! 😆

@blacky_Ninja

2 жыл бұрын

Wanted to do the same 😂

@peacedove1182

2 жыл бұрын

Billi was straight savage. Called out her mom for making an oops 😂

@ritaconley9544

Жыл бұрын

I love watching this so much❤

"Happy-hmm?" is mind-blowing. That pretty much _has_ to mean she's asking if _you_ are happy or if cuddling would make you happy.

@thomasw4422

2 жыл бұрын

We're learning so much about how a cat can learn language and what they think, and how language works. And how Billi is a lovely and clever being, with her own wants and feelings. This is such a cool experiment.

@kimato

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it has to mean that she asking philosophical what is happiness)

@Foxglove09

Жыл бұрын

@@kimato that is such a funny picture 😂

The fact that Billi has now shown several times that she understands intent is something I find really fascinating because we're often told growing up that animals can't understand the concept.

@aRandomFox00

2 жыл бұрын

Oh the things we would learn if only they could talk. This is the next best thing.

@Jurarigo

2 жыл бұрын

And the concept of "mistake", another one they supposedly can't handle. She's amazing.

@tizzas1232

2 жыл бұрын

I think animals are a lot more intelligent than humans have been willing to acknowledge.

@lokisfriend

2 жыл бұрын

Makes you wonder what thoughts are going on in slaughter houses doesn't it?

@tizzas1232

2 жыл бұрын

@@lokisfriend Sadly, yes. I even tried being veggie for a while but got sick/tired. Now I just try eat as little meat as possible and go free range, etc., but I still feel bad about it.

I’m seriously impressed by this whole interaction. She’s gotten good at this. And she got cuddles in the end, aww.

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

Mom also got cuddles! We’re both happy 🤗

@staruchx

2 жыл бұрын

@@BilliSpeaks how do you train cat like this???

@natevanderw

2 жыл бұрын

@@staruchx She has put thousands of hours in at this point no doubt.

@bobbybobstar1496

2 жыл бұрын

You ain't silly enough to believe the cat actually has any idea what's going on are you? You must be simple poppet

@bobbybobstar1496

2 жыл бұрын

@@natevanderw the cats not trained it has no idea its pressing buttons for attention you burk

This is really inarguably hard proof of both understanding and empathy. She corrected mom when she inadvertently made noise louder. She was then so pleased that mom fixed said mistake that she ASKED if cuddles would make mom happy!! These cuddles were a reward for listening to her concerns. She wanted to do something nice for her mom! So many people claim cats don't care about their owner's feelings. From now on, I'm gonna show them this video!

@yong9613

2 жыл бұрын

Still need more of the same from different cats, make the sample size bigger so as to remove any reasonable doubt that this video clip about this cat is a one off.

@OG_Wonder_Woman

2 жыл бұрын

@@yong9613 Billi is part of a large scale study with many cats, dogs, and other animals.

@yong9613

2 жыл бұрын

@@OG_Wonder_Woman Thank you for the response, next follow up question: Is the organisation peer reviewed??

@doublelightangel

2 жыл бұрын

@Alieff Farwell good one 🙂

@xPinquii

2 жыл бұрын

@@yong9613 Info of the study is in the description.

Petition for a “myah” “meeyaah” and “mroeeeew” compilation here:

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

It’s in the works!

@gengar_

2 жыл бұрын

@@BilliSpeaks yesssss! this is going to be the best vid on KZread!

Jesus Christ a cat asking you if you would be happy if you cuddled. Billli is the cutest. I can't, my heart.

@best4u2b

11 ай бұрын

The cat's name is Billi and not Jesus Christ

Billi makes me realize my cats have a whole lot more they want to communicate to me.

@oceaneo4603

2 жыл бұрын

I also think they are very patient with us. I remember all those meow I got that stopped all the sudden, before my cat decided to do something else.

I love her use of oops lol.

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

She’s quick to point out my mistakes 😹

@angelaholsapple8830

2 жыл бұрын

I've got to nerd out. I taught my dog to count, started with same objects, than different types of objects and actions no objects. I know how to teach when there is a physical object or even actions to start but how in the world did you teach, "oops", or ,"hmm?"

@JustQerq

2 жыл бұрын

@@angelaholsapple8830 Maybe when you train a cat to do tricks, if it makes a mistake you press the 'oops' button, then the cat learns to associate it with mistakes.

@leprechaunne

Жыл бұрын

@@angelaholsapple8830 brains are really good at pattern finding. I'm not sure how she did it specifically, but if you start with very obvious mistakes like falling over or grabbing the wrong thing, and work your way out, I think animals could grasp it!

Billie seems to be having complete conversations with you now, with multiple back and forth responses. It's also pretty clear she understands at least some of your spoken language. We've seen multiple examples of this over time. I will never look at a cat again the same way.

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

Her understanding does seem to be blossoming!

@MeriLizzie

2 жыл бұрын

The next time I adopt a cat I’m just going to walk into the “Tortitude Room” (at least last time I was there they had an ENTIRE room of torties!) & I’m going to say out loud “I would like a cat who has a LOUD purrrrr & loves to Cuddle, purrty please!” Then see what happens!! I truly do believe the cat picks you, you don’t pick the cat!

@borednow

2 жыл бұрын

@@BilliSpeaks that is a very human centric comment/view.... she is merely adapting to you because you cant understand her body language/meows/telepathy etc...

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

@@borednow ya, no way you can model buttons without understanding body language and non-verbal communication. It’s essential. The buttons add to our already stellar understanding of each other, they don’t replace it.

@borednow

2 жыл бұрын

@@BilliSpeaks you dont understand what I mean: you are saying "Her understanding does seem to be blossoming" meaning your way of communication is the standard that billi has to adhere to... while billi might be frustrated that she has to adapt to you while you dont meow/use scent/telepathy etc for example

When you finally understood her and did what she wanted, she rewarded you with a cuddle 🤗

@sellyourhomenowbook

11 күн бұрын

How to get a cat to cuddle 101 😂

Aww, poor Billi! She's probably thinking "I don't get it! I told her clearly and plainly, _twice_ and she still didn't make the outside noise go away"! (Of course, Mom can't make most outside noises go away anyway. But I suspect Billi still appreciates the sympathy she gets from Mom when the noises bother her.) Edit to add 2 things I forgot: I can't believe that you can leave the catnip water just sitting there! My cats, even though they don't like coffee, would still be sticking their noses and paws in it, or at least spilling it for fun! Also, 03:04. Freeze the frame for super cuteness. That is all.

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

I’m lucky, Billi rarely bothers mugs!

@katelynb5838

2 жыл бұрын

My pets are the same way with weather that she is about outside noises 🤣 you can control the weather inside, Mom, why can’t you do it outside?

@shiver222

2 жыл бұрын

@@katelynb5838 mine too! We have an infrared sauna and I turn it on at the request of my 15 year old cat, so he's now under the impression I can turn the sun on outside. He is quite displeased with me when I blatantly refuse to turn up the sun 😄

@lrizzard

2 жыл бұрын

one of my cats loves to sniff coffee even though she instantly recoils from the strong smell every. time.

Her Majesty's peace has been disturbed. Correct it, serf.

Billi: "Mom, come and look, there's a noise outside." Mom: "Ok. I am here. Let's see." Billi: "I am mad at the noise! I don't want to go outside! 😖" Mom: "Why are you mad?" Billi: "The noise never stops! 😖" Mom: "Is the noise all done?" Billi: "Yes." Mom: "Are you happy now?" Billi: "Yes... maybe... if I get cuddles..." Mom: "Ok, let's cuddle." Billi: 🙂

@Aj-uu5is

2 жыл бұрын

i think billi was actually rewarding mom for finally understanding and stopping the noise.

Billi used the "hmm?" button! I don't think I've ever seen her do that, before! And it's interesting how she pressed "question" then "subject" when you always do "subject" then "question"!

@roughrosa

Жыл бұрын

This is very interesting, makes me wonder if cat’s language has slightly different sentence structure than us human/English. If billy does that more often then probably we can see a clear pattern. There are languages that have different flow of sentence, very different from English for sure, which can be referenced. Then once understood, instead of we use our sentence structure, we can use hers.

Billi is brilliant. Look noise. Mom: What noise? Billi: Come.

This one was so good! This little cat is obviously able to communicate her needs with simple words, and persists even when there is miscommunication. She is so smart, and adorable.

With her "Noise, Noise, Noise" she sounded like the Grinch complaining about those darn Who's down in Whoville.

@ziggystardog

2 жыл бұрын

“And then they'll do something I hate most of all! Every Who down in Whoville, the tall and the small, They'll stand close together, with Hamiltunes slapping. They'll stand hand-in-hand, and those Whos will start rapping!"

@tinap8955

2 жыл бұрын

@@ziggystardog NO!!!!! Say it isn't so Ziggy Stardog! Say that they will play guitar and jam with Weird and Gilly and the Spiders from Mars but won't rap, not ever .

@LindaVernon

2 жыл бұрын

@@ziggystardog I see what you did there.😃😃😃 Mom is never going to live down Hamilton.

"come, look at the noise". As a retired preschool teacher that is so precious and on point. Mixing concepts up just a little but totally in the language learning flow. Amazing and so cute! 😺

She pressed noise so many times, it’s great to see how “verbal” she is...she pressed the “oops” for you! That made me happy when she wanted to cuddle! You could see the joy on her tiny face ❤️ Maybe these fur babies are knowing ohhh this is how you humans want us to talk? “Well, ok we can do that for you, but we are so smart we don’t need words” said by all cats 😂

I don't have any speach bottons for my cat but I know he understands, "Do you want to go outside?, I love you, Are you hungry?" He hears those a lot and always responds positively.

The closeup of Billi being cuddled is the best. You can really see how beautiful she is. The expression on her face is so cute. ❤ you Billi

Poor, sweet, gentle Billi just needs a zen sanctuary free from all noise. And I’d love to join her there! Ps: I lol’d so much where she essentially said, “Mom, come here and look. There’s noise outside and it makes me mad.”

Even though I don’t own the buttons, seeing these videos helps me slow down and actually listen to my cat’s body language.

She even says oops when you make a mistake. Give her cuddles for me! I always cuddled with my boy kitty, sadly he has past away. My girl kitty never wanted to cuddle and would try to escape it if I tried, but, when my boy kitty past she suddenly would check on me and would cuddle like she knew mom needed that and the one that would do it wasn't here to do it no more; so she stepped in to fill that void. She's checked on me ever since.

@TieDyeVikki

2 жыл бұрын

Animals' personalities and family dynamics can often change when a household member dies (or a new one is introduced). Sorry for your loss, but glad you're still getting your cuddles! :) When we adopted our cat, the Humane Society's description of him greatly exaggerated his cuddliness, and even though he's a (mostly) very nice and good cat, I feel lied to and ripped off, lol... but I still love him like crazy, and it's nice just having an animal in the house again (after being petless 7+ years)! :)

@obikinwinchester6235

2 жыл бұрын

@@TieDyeVikki This is true

If you press "mad", would Billi ask you why?

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know!

@MeriLizzie

2 жыл бұрын

We need to test this! #ForScience!

I'm convinced more with each video that animals have inner worlds and a counciousness. Humans are egotistical. When we don't fully understand something we like to undermine or simplify it to fit it into our understanding. When really the more you learn about something the more you realize how much you DONT know about it. Once the first stage of ignorance is passed, the first piece of information is obtained, the gates open and curiously is sparked. This is how humans managed to do all this and rule the earth.

@CJ-hz1uj

2 жыл бұрын

Or maybe cats rule, though more subtly 😊

@endlessstudent3512

Жыл бұрын

Considering how we treat animals, I think you curiosity needs to change direction and go beyond food and weapon mostly. Because as it is, we surely do not deserve to rule the world.

I relate to Billie. I'm autistic and I too find every little noise very grating.

@hotaruishere2133

2 жыл бұрын

Saaaaaame!!!!

@Annie-ex3ge

Жыл бұрын

Watching Billie I'm wondering if cats have autostic traits...

You can trust her around your tea/coffee. She is so adorable and smart.

Good job mom, you figured it out. Now I will reward you with cuddles.

I love how she noted your "Oops" for you.

One of the more sophisticated conversations. Impressed.

Every time i see these videos, i think "you just willingly made a human remote control for your cat"

"catnip water" craaaaaacks me up. I love that you call it that now.

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

It shall never be coffee again 😹

Billi's noise sensitivity made me way more aware of noise around my cat. She likes to like on my lap in the morning, and she kind of jumps just a bit whenever my spoon touches the bowl when I'm eating cereal, even though I'm still super careful. I didn't notice it until after the billi vids.

You give the most wonderful close-ups of Billi. Thank you. She looks so soft and cuddly. These videos really make my day.

The animals with word pads have very sophisticated thought processes. All of us who have been saying that are vindicated. Happy.

mom made an opps, so billi asking would cudding makes mom happy. Billi is the cutest kitty ever!!

She is such a bright cat!

Our neighbor had a house repair for 4 days and my cat hid inside the closet for 3 days! I was worried she might pee or poop inside but luckily she didn't. My poor cat, she got reaaly stressed with the noise 😥 Since then, i became sensitive with other noises as well, just for my cat 💕

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

Poor kitty!

OMG, if she's really asking whether *you*'re happy... well, you know that's pretty amazing!

The sole fact that this cat knows it's communicating with you by pressing buttons is impressive.

This is the most intelligent conversation I have seen from Billie. Insane

I don’t know that I’ve ever witnessed evidence of a cat caring whether a human was happy. This is so sweet.

@bottomofastairwell

2 жыл бұрын

As a cat owner I can 100% promise that cats care about their owners (well loved cats anyway). I had a panic attack sins my cat like once, hyper ventilating and freaking out. And he tried rubbing on me, cuddling, everything. Then finally, he just bit me really hard. He never bites. He did it to make me pay attention to him I would stop freaking out. And now, any time I start breathing heavily, he runs up like he's so concerned and gets in my face, trying to make it better. On the few occasions I cry, he even kicks my tears off my face. Because that's how much he doesn't want to see me sad or upset. Cats absolutely care about their owners.

3:04 If you're very, very quiet and listen very, very carefully, you will be blessed with Billi Happy Noise!

@geekinmeout

2 жыл бұрын

Awwwh, love it!

At this rate by the end of the year Billi will be running a book club.

Her happy up whiskers

Mom has lots of cold coffee when Billi is around but its worth the cuddles.

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

Billi asking if you're happy just made my day.

Y’all really just had a full conversation. It had a plot line with a conflict and resolution and everything!

@BilliSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

The next blockbuster 😹

Watching these videos has completely changed how I interact with my dogs.

I’ve been conscious of the noise level on our tv/computer ever since I started watching Billi. Cats have sensitive ears ☺️

@LazyIRanch

2 жыл бұрын

We had a cat when I was growing up who loved some classical music, Mozart, Brahms, etc. She detested Beethoven though! Too many jarring sounds and didn't have the same relaxing affect. She knew what she liked!

@beacurnearecurvata188

Жыл бұрын

@@LazyIRanch my cat hates harmonica. She bites my ankles when I play😁

@naylisyazwina6836

Жыл бұрын

Yup both cats and dogs

Wow, that was a long, complex interaction. A real dialog. Amazing.

Was anyone else expecting Billi to take a sip of Mom's coffee? lol

seems like from the beginning she wanted you to come look where the noise was -

😢aw, I was literally moved to tears by this exchange... mom didn't get it, and then she DID, and then happy cuddles😍😢😭

Oh my gosh, Billie asking if *you* are happy! 😍

Seems like she was asking you to investigate the noise that was annoying her

Such clear communication with matching body language🤩

Billi is such a benevolent queen! I knew right away that she was telling you the noise was outside, but I'm glad Billi is so forgiving.

Billi, you know your mom truly loves you because she abandoned her full coffee cup to attend to your needs. Wow, this cat continues to amaze me. She is so darn smart.

When Billi did the noise x3 all I could think of was that scene in the original Grinch....made me giggle!

OMG, cuddle makes me happy, too! ❤️

This is my new "favourite" Billi video. The richness of the conversation here as you two clarify meaning with each other! And you can see the payoff in how happy you both are at the end, with Billi suggesting a full-on cuddle (not just pets). 🥰

Billy would not like Iowa on the first Wednesday of every month… that’s when they test the tornado/high wind sirens at 9am on the dot!

@TieDyeVikki

2 жыл бұрын

There's a guy in Missouri with a very high-content wolfdog who always howls along to their monthly tornado siren test, and sometimes his husky joins in too. The channel name is H & K, if anyone's interested. Harvey & Kane.

Really neat how you and Billi have developed your own sort of short-hand toddler speak language. It really does feel like having a conversation with a tiny human.

I'm fairly new to the channel, so that was the longest conversation I've seen between you and it was very interesting to see the layers that Billi used: noise, outside, that's wrong, and you made an oops. She's so clever!

Mom finally got her cuddles! Billi you are a kind, generous, and brilliant womancat. It's no wonder Mom loves you.

That catnip water is left in a dangerous spot..

I love how she asked if cuddles make you happy. Super cute. I think this is the best conversation I have seen yet. Lots going on.

Billi seems to make longer sentences every time, absolutely amazing. She's such a clever sweetie :)!

I just looked over and Molly is intently watching Billi over my shoulder. I think she just likes the movement and doesn’t know I’m watching another cat.... if she did, “mad”

Guarding mom's catnip, I see. :)

This animal show cognitive skills that I really never thought possible for a cat. Amazing.

Wow. Able to communicate the issue and deal with it. Amazing

From a behavioral and psychological standpoint, this is FASCINATING. I love this project and I love these videos showing the progress.

Gods Billie is so damn cute, and intelligent.

I'm with Billi, I don't like noise from outside!😻

@WellISaidIt

2 жыл бұрын

My sisters cat is supersensitive to any sudden loud noises, mine is genetically deaf, which in a way is great as I'm an clumsy oaf.

@madamedemonsieur

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

Billi understood mum's apologize. Clever girl.❤️❤️

“You can make inside noises go away but not outside noises? Smh mom, just try harder 😤” - Billi, probably.

Pretty cool that she recognized it was an accident...

Sydney Australia loves you Billie 💚

This literally almost made me cry for some reason! Billi is the cutest thing!!! She is so smart. It’s so cool to see her get better with words and short sentences. I just love Billi!

Aww Billi cuddles! I love when cats look up at you while you’re petting them. So much trust. ❤️

I knew my youngest sister cat Rachel understand what we were saying to her ..she had best eye contact and expressions she knew what was occuring !! I love this channel ! Cats are wonderful .

Billi is so 😎. I could never leave her to go to work.lol she must be great company

Billi is so forgiving. Thanks for inviting us in the cuddle party.

Thought for sure Billi was gonna take a sip of coffee while Mom investigated the Outside! 😸❤

Billi amazes me. She is so intelligent and precious

Wow. She realized that you misunderstood her, got mad, and called you an oops. Smartest cat ever.

Always so blown away by this smart and beautiful kitty!

"cuddles" "happy", oh my Heart. Love. 💞

Such a good kitty not getting into the coffee. And so smart!

Human Observer: Careful. Coffee. White Rug. All Done. Peace! \😸/

I can almost hear Billi purring as you cuddle.

"Look, mother! I'm making noise! It's a practical joke, get it?" 😂

Billi....just....melts me whether she's MAD or HAPPY!! 💘 Her communication skills and your teaching method are phenomenal. Thank you for sharing all these precious moments.