Short answer: Of course your dog needs toys! Dog toys are as important in socializing, stimulating, and encouraging your best friend as are love and treats. Playtime builds healthy routines and bodies, and directs energy that might be spent in mischief towards a sense of purpose and productivity. While your dog is playing they are developing muscles and bones, strengthening teeth and cleaning gums, and bolstering their confidence. In addition to great toys dogs also need walks, pets, compliments, and lots of snuggles.