2025 Brightkins | Hunger for Words Catalog - INDIE EXCLUSIVES

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Circle 2-in-1 Slow Feeder Bowl & Lick Mat, pg. 19

Kanoodle® Dog Edition, Small, pg. 3 Talking Pet Starter Set, pg. 27 TM

Tough & Tumble 2-Piece Strawberry, pg. 15

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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.

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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 each toy!

Quick Play

Moderate Play

Extended Play

For more on each product’s Sniff-Timer score, visit Brightkins.com!

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kanoodle dog edition Dogs turn mealtime into an enriching challenge as they sniff, spin, and solve their Kanoodle treat puzzle!

Small LER 9425 SRP $14.99 | CPQ 4 Large LER 9426 SRP $21.99 | CPQ 4

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9 rotating Kanoodle pieces

Holds kibble or treats

3 removable pieces

From the viral TikTok sensation for humans, to a brain teaser for your pet, meet

Kanoodle Dog Edition! ®

• 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!

Holds kibble or treats No removable pieces 9 hidden treat compartments 6 rotating Kanoodle pieces

Pick up your own Kanoodle® Game!

SINGLE UNIT EI-2978 SRP $12.99 | CPQ 96

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Interactive puzzles

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

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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 SRP $29.99 | CPQ 4

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Pup Pixel Treat Puzzle Dogs use their sniffing and searching skills to reveal tasty snacks in 16 hidden compartments!

LER 9434 SRP $22.99 | CPQ 4

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Adjust difficulty with removable block

Adjust difficulty with removable block

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Tic-Tac-Toe Treat Puzzle Keep dogs sharp and snacky with 9 sliding treat compartments inspired by the classic game!

LER 9430 SRP $16.99 | CPQ 4

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Removable food-safe silicone lick mat

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hidden treat compartments!

Spin & Seek Hexagon Treat Puzzle

color wheel treat Puzzle & lick mat

Watch your pet as they spin the center wheel and slide the hexagons to reveal treats in 6 hidden compartments!

LER 9428 SRP $14.99 | CPQ 4

Challenge your pet with this 2-in-1 puzzle’s 10 treat compartments and tempting lick mat!

LER 9427 SRP $20.99 | CPQ 4

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interactive puzzles

surprise Party!

Treat Puzzle Pooches learn as they snack when they figure out these treat-filled present puzzles!

LER 9366 Yellow LER 9366-P Purple SRP $21.99 | CPQ 4

LEVEL UP THE CHALLENGE! 1

Start Easy: Load treats into open boxes and let your dog explore.

2 Level Up: Partially close a box to introduce a challenge.

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Go Pro: Hide boxes around the room for a fun treasure hunt!

Great for dog birthday parties!

Removable presents add an extra challenge!

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Pizza Party!

Treat Puzzle This personal pan pizza puzzle hides delicious treats beneath its spinning, sliding toppings!

LER 9403 SRP $19.99 | CPQ 4

Cupcake Party!

Treat Puzzle At this pupcake puzzle party, pooches boost their mental stimulation as they hunt for treats!

LER 9365 Blue LER 9365-GR Grey SRP $15.99 | CPQ 6

Great for dog birthday parties!

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interactive puzzles

Brain teaser treat Puzzle Turn mealtime into puzzle time with these 8 sliding, shifting, spinning blocks that hide tasty treats!

LER 9392 Blue LER 9392-BL Black SRP $22.99 | CPQ 4

LEVEL UP THE CHALLENGE! 1

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.

2 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!

3 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!

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Pieces stay connected!

Spinning Hydrants Treat Puzzle Challenge your dog with this spinning interactive puzzle feeder—spin the hydrants, find hidden treats!

LER 9367 SRP $25.99 | CPQ 4 Center bowl doubles as slow feeder

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 Purple LER 9383-GR Gray SRP $29.99 | CPQ 4

PUP PHONE TREAT PUZZLE Dogs tap, slide, and sniff their way to mental enrichment with this smartphone-inspired puzzle that hides treats in 10 clever compartments and doubles as a slow feeder.

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interactive puzzles

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Touchdown time!

Treat Puzzle Tackle boredom while you feed your dog’s brain with this football puzzle’s 4 spinning layers!

LER 9412 SRP $24.99 | CPQ 4

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slice-o-Pie Treat Puzzle Two ways to puzzle! Serve up a slice of critical thinking fun with this puzzle’s hidden compartments and spinning topper!

LER 9401 SRP $15.99 | CPQ 4

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pupstrami surprise!

Treat Puzzle This super stacked sandwich hides 4 layers of treats to feed your dog’s curiosity!

LER 9404 SRP $24.99 | CPQ 4

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Treat dispensers

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 & Tumble Fumbling Football

Tough & Tumble Bouncing basketball

Dogs use their paws and brains to tackle treats from this food-packed football!

LER 9447 SRP $12.99 | CPQ 12

Dogs dribble, chase, and bounce their way to tasty treats with this bumpy, jumpy basketball!

LER 9448 SRP $12.99 | CPQ 12

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Tough & Tumble pufferfish

Tough & Tumble gnomes

Follow the bouncing fish for a fun, sniff-filled challenge at snack time!

Small Large LER 9388 Orange LER 9389 Blue LER 9388-Y Yellow LER 9389-P Purple SRP $11.99 | CPQ 12 SRP $15.99 | CPQ 12

These rubber-tough gnomes hold a delicious treat surprise for dogs to sniff and snack!

Small Large LER 9390 Green LER 9391 Purple LER 9390-B Blue LER 9391-T Teal SRP $11.99 | CPQ 12 SRP $15.99 | CPQ 12

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2-Piece Treat dispensers

treat dispensers

Tough & Tumble™ treat dispensers feature a simple two-piece design for effortless 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 & Tumble 2-Piece pumpkin

Tough & Tumble 2-Piece Strawberry

Tough & Tumble 2-Piece watermelon

A gourd-geous challenge! Dogs nudge, twist, and treat themselves with this two-piece pumpkin!

LER 9452 SRP $11.99 | CPQ 12

Dogs discover a berry fun way to sniff and snack with this twopiece treat strawberry!

LER 9449 SRP $9.99 | CPQ 12

This treat-filled two-piece watermelon challenges dogs to paw, twist, and snack!

LER 9446 SRP $9.99 | CPQ 12

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Tough & Tumble 2-Piece textured ball

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Dogs work to free the treats from this twopiece balls with fun textures to paw or lick!

Small LER 9453 SRP $9.99 | CPQ 12 Large LER 9454 SRP $12.99 | CPQ 12

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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

Easy to open & clean!

treat dispensers

Dogs use their brains (and paws) to free the treats from this wiggly, wobbly cactus!

LER 9372 SRP $12.99 | CPQ 12

Teacup surprise! treat dispenser Dogs sniff, search, and snack on the tasty treats surprises inside this cute teacup!

LER 9398 SRP $6.99 | CPQ 12

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Ice Cream treat dispensers

Cupcake Treat Dispensers

Add a brain-teasing challenge to mealtime with these ice cream cones that deliver smart snacks by the scoop!

Small Large LER 9395 Purple LER 9396 Teal LER 9395-O Orange LER 9396-P Pink SRP $5.99 | CPQ 12 SRP $7.99 | CPQ 12

These wiggly, wobbly cupcakes keep dogs stimulated and engaged as they snack!

Small Large LER 9373 Blue LER 9384 Purple LER 9373-T Teal LER 9384-B Blue SRP $5.99 | CPQ 12 SRP $7.99 | CPQ 12

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Slow feeder bowls & lick mats

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!

Slow feeding can help with digestion!

Removable lick mat suctions to most surfaces and doubles as a lid Holds up to 2 cups of food or kibble

Circle 2-in-1 slow feeder bowl & lick mat With this 2-in-1 mealtime puzzle, dogs discover groovy ways to slow down and savor!

LER 9445 SRP $19.99 | CPQ 4

square 2-in-1 slow feeder bowl & lick mat This combination lick mat and slow feeder gives fast eaters a stimulating way to slow down!

LER 9439 SRP $19.99 | CPQ 4

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Removable lick mat is freezerand top-rackdishwasher-safe!

Holds up to 2 cups of food or kibble

Freezersafe design!

Food-safe silicone!

Spread the Yum Delicious ideas for lick mat fun!

Dry or Wet Food

Pup Cone Lick Mat

tie dye circle lick mat

Make treat time extra sweet with this fun ice cream lick mat!

LER 9457 SRP $10.99 | CPQ 6

Add some soothing sunset swirls to snack time with this tie dye lick mat!

LER 9455 SRP $10.99 | CPQ 6

Peanut Butter

Pumpkin Puree

Cheese

gamer lick mat

Football lick mat

Dogs go for the snacktime high score with this challenging gamer lick mat!

LER 9459 SRP $10.99 | CPQ 6

Score a tasty touchdown with this soothing football lick mat!

LER 9458 SRP $10.99 | CPQ 6

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training sets & Tools

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.

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Reward with a treat

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Repeat, learn, & grow!

SMARTY POOCHTM Training Clickers Add some style to your clicker training routine with these essential training tools in five fun designs!

LER 9380 Bone LER 9381 Hot Dog LER 9382 Doggy LER 9418 Donut LER 9419 Gamepad LER 9420 Football LER 9424 Tennis Ball SRP $6.99 | CPQ 12

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Clips to a leash, backpack, or stroller!

Let’s go Treat Holders Take training everywhere with this grab-and-go treat holder made from easy-to-clean BPA-free plastic!

LER 9414 Cheeseburger LER 9415 Gamer LER 9416 Coffee Cup SRP $7.99 | CPQ 12

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training sets & tools

Teach your dog

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A+ tricks!

Step-by-step expert advice!

Build skills and bonds with the whole family!

Pooch School! Training Set 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 SRP $15.99 | CPQ 6

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Teach your dog

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amazing tricks!

Family-friendly pet training set!

Designed for trainers as young as 6!

Magic Trick! Training Set 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 SRP $15.99 | CPQ 6

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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!

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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.

LSP 9351

SRP $31.99 | CPQ 6

*Requires 8 AAA batteries, not included

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.

LER 9352

SRP $41.99 | CPQ 6

*Requires 12 AAA batteries, not included

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Talking Pet Button Mat Includes foam mat with space for 6 Talking Pet buttons. Choose from puzzle-style connecting or standalone mats.

LER 9355 Puzzle-Style LER 9361 SRP $20.99 | CPQ 6 *Buttons not included

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

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SRP $19.99 | CPQ 6

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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”!

LER 9356

SRP $11.99 | CPQ 6

*Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included

Talking Pet Speech Buttons Record words like “outside” and “play” in your own voice, and follow the step-by-step expert guide written by Christina Hunger.

LSP 9358-PDQ PDQ of 8 Units SRP $63.99 | CPQ 1 *Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included

LER 9360 2-Pack SRP $16.99 | CPQ 12 *Requires 4 AAA batteries, not included

Talking Pet Doorbell + Speech Buttons Use the doorbell for potty training, then teach words like “play” and “love you” with recordable buttons and expert guide written by Christina Hunger.

LER 9359

SRP $27.99 | CPQ 12

*Doorbell and buttons require 2 AAA batteries each, not included

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Talking Pet Next Words 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.

LER 9353

SRP $23.99 | CPQ 6

*Requires 6 AAA batteries, not included

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.

LER 9354

SRP $23.99 | CPQ 6

*Requires 6 AAA batteries, not included

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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.

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.

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