Having a dog is one of the greatest rewards you can experience in life.

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No matter what happens to you throughout the day, it can all be instantly forgotten when you walk through the door and are greeted by a big smile and a wagging tail.

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Even when you have to spend every last dollar on them for an emergency trip to the vet because they've eaten something that could harm them, they find a way to melt your heart, and you can't stay angry.

There is one thing, though, that I'll never love about having a dog, and soon we're all going to have to deal with it when the weather warms up.

Michigan Dog Owners Get Ready To Scoop The Poop

While it's not a heatwave, Michigan is expecting temperatures to rise early next week into the lower 40s, and rain is possible.

Credit: The Weather Channel
Credit: The Weather Channel
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This means that all the snow covering up poop in the backyard is going to melt.

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I'm also lucky to have a wife that is always there to reminded me about picking up the poop.

Credit: Big Joe Pesh / TSM Grand Rapids
Credit: Big Joe Pesh / TSM Grand Rapids
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So, fellow Michigan dog owners, let's get ready for some warmer weather and head out to the backyard to scoop some poop.

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