Your dog doesn't have a mental health degree, but from a clinical perspective, they're doing more for your mental health than you probably give them credit for. If you've ever felt your shoulders drop the second your dog leans against you, that isn't your imagination. I'm a licensed clinical social worker, and my dog, Rosie, is my co-therapist. Here are five things your dog is doing for your mental health. 1. Petting your dog lowers your stress hormones In a randomized trial,