As North Dakotans enjoy a relatively mild winter, in terms snow, much of the rest of the country continues to try and dig itself out. Why try and dig yourself out, though, when you can just have the dog do it?

Elsa, seen in the video above, gives new meaning to the phrase 'man's best friend,' as she helps shovel off the family's backyard hockey rink.

People often argue which are better, dogs or cats? After watching this video, I think the answer is clear, because you and I both know you'll never see a lazy cat grab a shovel and help out.

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