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!!
Promote Physical Well-being
20 minutes of sniffing equals a one-hour walk!
Ease Anxiety
Boredom-busting toys promote positive behavior and mental stimulation!
Build Bonds & Skills
Build bright bonds between you and your furry friend through fun and learning!
Kanoodle® Dog Edition Pyramid
Level up your Kanoodle snacking with this pyramid puzzle featuring multiple challenge levels that grow with your dog! LER 9484
22 hidden treat compartments
4 levels!
No removable pieces
14 hidden treat compartments
No removable pieces
6 rotating Kanoodle pieces
9 rotating Kanoodle pieces
3 removable pieces Holds kibble or treats Holds kibble or treats
9 hidden treat compartments
Kanoodle® Dog Edition
Dogs turn mealtime into an enriching challenge as they sniff, spin, and solve their Kanoodle treat puzzle!
Small LER 9425
Large LER 9426
Pick up your own Kanoodle
SINGLE UNIT EI-2978
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!
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
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
Adjust difficulty with removable block
Adjust difficulty with removable block
Tic-Tac-Toe Treat Puzzle
Keep dogs sharp and snacky with 9 sliding treat compartments inspired by the classic game!
LER 9430
9 hidden treat compartments!
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
Removable food-safe silicone lick mat
10 hidden treat compartments!
Color Wheel Treat Puzzle & Lick Mat
Challenge your pet with this 2-in-1 puzzle’s 10 treat compartments and tempting lick mat!
LER 9427
Interactive Puzzles
Surprise Party! Treat Puzzle
Pooches learn as they snack when they figure out these treat-filled present puzzles!
LER 9366
Removable presents add an extra challenge!
hidden treat compartments!
Pizza Party! Treat Puzzle
This personal pan pizza puzzle hides delicious treats beneath its spinning, sliding toppings!
LER 9403
Cupcake Party! Treat Puzzle
At this pupcake puzzle party, pooches boost their mental stimulation as they hunt for treats!
LER 9365
Great for dog birthday parties!
Brain Teaser Treat Puzzle
Turn mealtime into puzzle time with these 8 sliding, shifting, spinning blocks that hide tasty treats!
LER 9392
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!
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!
hidden treat compartments! Pieces stay connected!
Spinning Hydrants Treat Puzzle
Challenge your dog with this spinning interactive puzzle feeder—spin the hydrants, find hidden treats!
LER 9367
DJ Doggo Puzzle Feeder
Center bowl doubles as slow feeder
LER 9383
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.
Interactive Puzzles
Pupstrami Surprise! Treat Puzzle
16 hidden treat compartments!
This super stacked sandwich hides 4 layers of treats to feed your dog’s curiosity! LER 9404
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
Tough & TumbleTM Bouncing Basketball
Dogs dribble, chase, and bounce their way to tasty treats with this bumpy, jumpy basketball!
LER 9448
Tough & TumbleTM Pufferfish
Follow the bouncing fish for a fun, sniff-filled challenge at snack time!
Small LER 9388 Orange
LER 9389 Blue
Tough & TumbleTM Gnomes
These rubber-tough gnomes hold a delicious treat surprise for dogs to sniff and snack!
Small LER 9390 Green Large LER 9391 Purple
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
Tough & TumbleTM 2-Piece
Strawberry
Dogs discover a berry fun way to sniff and snack with this twopiece treat strawberry!
LER 9449
Tough & TumbleTM 2-Piece
Watermelon
This treat-filled two-piece watermelon challenges dogs to paw, twist, and snack!
LER 9446
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
Large LER 9454
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
Ice Cream Treat Dispensers
Add a brain-teasing challenge to mealtime with these ice cream cones that deliver smart snacks by the scoop!
Cupcake Treat Dispensers
These wiggly, wobbly cupcakes keep dogs stimulated and engaged as they snack!
Small LER 9373 Blue
Small LER 9395 Purple Large LER 9384 Purple Large LER 9396 Teal
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!
Holds up to 2 cups of food or kibble
Slow feeding can help with digestion!
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
Square 2-in-1
Removable lick mat is freezerand top-rackdishwasher-safe!
Removable lick mat suctions to most surfaces and doubles as a lid
Holds up to 2 cups of food or kibble
Slow Feeder Bowl & Lick Mat
This combination lick mat and slow feeder gives fast eaters a stimulating way to slow down!
LER 9439
Ready for on-the-go snacking!
Food-safe silicone!
Spread the Yum
Delicious ideas for lick mat fun!
Pup Cone Lick Mat
Make treat time extra sweet with this fun ice cream lick mat!
LER 9457
Gamer Lick Mat
Dogs go for the snacktime high score with this challenging gamer lick mat!
LER 9459
Tie Dye Circle Lick Mat
Add some soothing sunset swirls to snack time with this tie dye lick mat!
LER 9455
Football Lick Mat
Score a tasty touchdown with this soothing football lick mat! LER 9458
Peanut Butter
Yogurt
Pumpkin Puree Cheese Dry or Wet Food
Slow Feeder Bowls & Lick Mats
Strawberry Lick Mat
Turn treat time into a sweet time with this strawberry lick mat!
LER 9478
Soccer Ball Lick Mat
LER 9481 Stick them anywhere!
Go for the tastiest goal with this soccer ball lick mat!
Stars-n-Stripes Lick Mat
Find freedom in fun treats with this stars & stripes lick mat! LER 9482
Put your pet to the test with this lick mat inspired by the bestselling puzzle! LER 9479
Kanoodle® Lick Mat
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.
Training Sets & Tools
Click the button
Reward with a treat 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 9419 Gamepad
LER 9420 Football
Clips to a leash, backpack, or stroller!
Training Sets & Tools
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 tricks!
Build skills and bonds with the whole family!
Pooch School! 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
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
*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
*Requires 12 AAA batteries, not included
Talking Pet Button Mat
Includes foam mat with space for 6 Talking Pet buttons.
LER 9355
*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
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
*Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included
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
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
*Requires 6 AAA batteries, not included
*Requires 6 AAA batteries, not included
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.