At Brightkins, our paws-on interactive toys and training tools unlock your pets’ curiosity and engage the entire family!
After more than 40 years of designing award-winning toys that make learning fun for kids, Learning Resources is excited to bring learning to life for your furry family members. Whether you’re teaching new behaviors, boosting mental stimulation, or promoting active play, we’ll help you keep your pets bright and happy for years to come.
The Brightkins Difference
Enhance Curiosity
Turn snack time into a multi-step challenge for your pup developed with a certified professional dog trainer!
Promote Physical Wellbeing 20 minutes of sniffing equals a one-hour walk!
Ease Anxiety
Boredom-busting toys that promote positive behavior and mental stimulation!
Build Bonds & Skills
Build bright bonds between you and your furry friend through fun and learning!
The Sniff-Timer measures how much sniff work your pet will get with
• Strengthen the bond between you and your pup with every play!
• Level up the puzzle by making treats harder to reach when you twist pieces closed, hide the puzzle, or wrap it in a towel for extra challenges!
• Mental enrichment made fun with every twist and turn of Kanoodle Dog Edition!
• 20 minutes of sniff work provide the same stimulation as a 1-hour walk!
inTerACTive puzzLes
Designed for dogs of every age, size, and type, our boredom-busting food puzzles boost pooches’ mental stimulation through fun, tasty challenges. Each BPA-free puzzle comes with multiple challenge levels, and doubles as a slow feeder to encourage quick eaters to slow down.
2 removable food-safe silicone lick mats
28 hidden treat compartments!
Adjust difficulty with removable block
CALminG rAinbOw
TreAT puzzLe & LiCk mATs
Dogs discover a calming pot of gold as they explore this rainbow’s 28 hidden treat compartments and 2 lick mats!
LER 9433 CPQ 4
TiC-TAC-TOe TreAT puzzLe
Keep dogs sharp and snacky with 9 sliding treat compartments inspired by the classic game!
LER 9430 CPQ 4
9 hidden treat compartments!
Removable food-safe
16 hidden treat compartments!
pup pixeL TreAT puzzLe
Dogs use their sniffing and searching skills to reveal tasty snacks in 16 hidden compartments!
LER 9434 CPQ 4
Adjust difficulty with removable block
6 hidden treat compartments!
spin & seek hexAGOn TreAT puzzLe
Watch your pet as they spin the center wheel and slide the hexagons to reveal treats in 6 hidden compartments!
LER 9428 CPQ 4
COLOr wheeL
10 hidden treat compartments!
TreAT puzzLe & LiCk mAT
Challenge your pet with this 2-in-1 puzzle’s 10 treat compartments and tempting lick mat!
LER 9427 CPQ 4
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surprise pArTy!
TreAT puzzLe
Pooches learn as they snack when they figure out these treat-filled present puzzles!
CPQ 4
Removable presents add an extra challenge!
pizzA pArTy! TreAT puzzLe
This personal pan pizza puzzle hides delicious treats beneath its
CupCAke pArTy! TreAT puzzLe
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brAin TeAser
TreAT puzzLe
Turn mealtime into puzzle time with these 8 sliding, shifting, spinning blocks that hide tasty treats!
LER 9392 CPQ 4
LeveL up The ChALLenGe!
Start Easy:
Scatter treats inside and on top of the puzzle. Place it down and say, “Solve it!” Once your dog finishes, remove and refill. Most dogs only need this step once or twice.
Level Up:
Slide shapes to cover some treats. For more challenge, hide treats only in compartments. Change treat locations each time to keep it fresh!
hidden treat compartments!
Go Pro:
Hide the puzzle behind a corner or under a towel. Say, “Solve it!” and let your dog sniff it out. Increase difficulty by hiding it in another room!
spinninG hydrAnT
TreAT puzz
Challenge your dog with this spinning interactive puzzle feeder—spin the hydrants, find hidden treats!
LER 9367 CPQ 4
dJ dOGGO puzzLe feeder
Dogs spin, scratch, and snack their way to mental stimulation when they search for hidden treats in this 2-in-1 treat puzzle and slow feeder.
LER 9383 CPQ 4
Center bowl doubles as slow feeder
TOuChdOwn Time! TreAT puzzLe
Tackle boredom while you feed your dog’s brain with this football puzzle’s 4 spinning layers!
LER 9412 CPQ 4
16 hidden treat compartments!
sLiCe-O-
TreAT puzz
Two ways to puzzle! Serve up a slice of critical thinking fun with this puzzle’s hidden compartments and spinning topper! LER 9401 CPQ 4
6 hidden treat compartments!
16 hidden treat compartments!
pupsTrAmi surprise! TreAT puzzLe
This super stacked sandwich hides 4 layers of treats to feed your dog’s curiosity! LER 9404 CPQ 4
TreAT dispensers
Made with safety in mind, these treat dispensers are crafted from durable, non-toxic rubber that is both latex- and BPA-free. Tough & Tumble™ dispensers are perfect for treats or kibble, with a bouncing and wobbling action that adds a brain-teasing challenge to snack time!
TOuGh & TumbLeTm
fumbLinG fOOTbALL
Dogs use their paws and brains to tackle treats from this food-packed football!
LER 9447 CPQ 12
TOuGh & TumbLeTm
bOunCinG bAskeTbALL
Dogs dribble, chase, and bounce their way to tasty treats with this bumpy, jumpy basketball!
LER 9448 CPQ 12
TOuGh & TumbLeTm pufferfish
Follow the bouncing fish for a fun, snifffilled challenge at snack time!
Small LER 9388 CPQ 12
Large LER 9389 CPQ 12
TOuGh & TumbLeTm GnOmes
These rubber-tough gnomes hold a delicious treat surprise for dogs to sniff and snack!
Small LER 9390 CPQ 12
Large LER 9391 CPQ 12
2-pieCe TreAT dispensers
Tough & Tumble™ treat dispensers feature a simple two-piece design for effortl ess filling and easy cleaning. Made from durable, non-toxic rubber that is latex- and BPA-free, they’re perfect for kibble or treats. The fun bouncing and wobbling action keeps dogs engaged, turning snack time into a rewarding challenge!
TOuGh & TumbLeTm
2-pieCe pumpkin
A gourd-geous challenge! Dogs nudge, twist, and treat themselves with this two-piece pumpkin! LER 9452 CPQ 12
TOuGh & TumbLeTm 2-pieCe sTrAwberry
Dogs discover a berry fun way to sniff and snack with this twopiece treat strawberry! LER 9449 CPQ 12
TOuGh & TumbLeTm 2-pieCe wATermeLOn
This treat-filled two-piece watermelon challenges dogs to paw, twist, and snack! LER 9446 CPQ 12
TOuGh & TumbLeTm 2-pieCe TexTured bALL
Dogs work to free the treats from this twopiece balls with fun textures to paw or lick!
Small LER 9453 CPQ 12
Large LER 9454 CPQ 12
TreAT dispensers
Serve up enrichment with every bite! Easy to fill and simple to clean, our convenient two-piece treat dispensers add a touch of smile-worthy whimsy to every meal or snack!
CACTus surprise!
TreAT dispenser
Dogs use their brains (and paws) to free the treats from this wiggly, wobbly cactus!
LER 9372 CPQ 12
TeACup surprise!
TreAT dispenser
Dogs sniff, search, and snack on the tasty treats surprises inside this cute teacup!
LER 9398 CPQ 12
iCe CreAm
TreAT dispensers
Add a brain-teasing challenge to mealtime with these ice cream cones that deliver smart snacks by the scoop!
Small LER 9395 CPQ 12
Large LER 9396 CPQ 12
CupCAke
TreAT dispensers
These wiggly, wobbly cupcakes keep dogs stimulated and engaged as they snack!
sLOw feeder bOwLs & LiCk
mATs
Make mealtime more engaging and relaxing with our lick mats and slow feeders. Designed to promote healthy eating habits, these boredom-busting solutions help reduce gulping, ease anxiety, and provide long-lasting enjoyment. Each BPA-free design turns snack time into a soothing, enriching experience for your pup!
2-in-1 sLOw
bOwL & LiCk mAT
Peanut Butter
Yogurt
Pumpkin Puree
TrAininG seTs & TOOLs
Developed in partnership with a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA), our training solutions include fun, family-friendly tools and step-by-step guides that help owners boost the bond with their furriest family members.
Build skills and bonds with the whole family!
Teach your dog 10 essential skills with handy training tools and a family-friendly 24-page guide written by a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA). LER 9363 CPQ 6
Put on a pooch magic show with the 10 tricks in this all-in-one training set’s 24-page expert guide written by a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and magical accessories. LER 9364 CPQ 6
mAGiC TriCk! TrAininG seT
Designed for trainers as young as 6!
Family-friendly pet training set!
Teach your pet to talk like Stella, the world’s first talking dog.
Created by speech therapist and founder of the talking dog movement Christina Hunger, Hunger For Words brings you all the tools you need to start your dog’s communication journey.
These intuitive, pet-friendly teaching tools don’t just help pets learn to speak—they also help humans understand their pets better thanks to Christina’s informative stepby-step guides. To learn even more about Hunger for Words and Christina’s groundbreaking work, check out the book How Stella Learned to Talk—a New York Times Best Seller in 2021!
Talking Pet Starter Set
Begin your dog’s communication journey with the same speech buttons that inspired Stella! Includes 4 recordable buttons and expert guide written by Christina Hunger.
*Requires 8 AAA Batteries, Not Included LSP 9351 CPQ 6
Talking Pet Essential Words
Teach your dog the 6 words every pet can learn! Includes 6 pre-recorded speech buttons (with words “walk,” “play,” “eat,” “outside,” “water,” and “love you”), plus expert guide.
*Requires 12 AAA Batteries, Not Included LER 9352 CPQ 6
LOVE YOU!
Works great with Talking Pet Starter Set! pg. 27
Talking Pet Doorbell
Your dog will tell you when it’s time to go outside with this paw-friendly doorbell. Use the pre-recorded bell sound, or record your own words for “outside”!
*Requires 2 AAA Batteries, Not Included
LER 9356 CPQ 6
Talking Pet Button Mat
Keep your dog’s speech buttons organized with this durable button mat. Includes foam mat with space for 6 buttons and puzzle-style connections for additional mats.
*Buttons Not Included LER 9355 CPQ 6
Talking Pet Goal Tracker
Track your dog’s communication progress with this handy magnetic chart! Includes 126 magnets, blank sticker sheet, dry-erase marker, and expert guide.
LER 9357 CPQ 6
Talking Pet Next Word Names
With this set of 3 recordable speech buttons, your dog can talk about the people in their life! Includes themed icon stickers and expert guide.
*Requires 6 AAA Batteries, Not Included LER 9353 CPQ 6
Talking Pet Next Words Locations
Help your dog talk about their favorite places with these 3 recordable speech buttons! Includes themed icon stickers and expert guide.
*Requires 6 AAA Batteries, Not Included LER 9354 CPQ 6
Pamela Davis, CPDT-KA:
As Lead Trainer and Behavior Consultant at Urban Pooch Training and Fitness Center in Chicago, Pamela Davis heads a diverse team of dog training instructors offering group classes and one-on-one training services. In addition to authoring Brightkins’ expert training guides, Pamela is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), and evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen, STAR Puppy, and Tricks programs, and a Family Paws Parent Educator.
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Christina Hunger, MA CCC-SLP:
A speech-language pathologist and New York Times bestselling author of How Stella Learned to Talk, Christina Hunger pioneered a new avenue of interspecies communication by being the first person to teach a dog to “talk” using augmentive communication. Now, as the founder of the talking pet movement, Hunger helps dog owners connect with their pets through Hunger for Words speech buttons and step-by-step guides.
