Michigan dog owners, get ready.

Because next year, your dog may finally get to participate in one of America's greatest traditions: Girl Scout Cookie season.

And no, we're not talking about handing your dog a Trefoil and hoping for the best.

The Girl Scouts just announced a brand-new actual dog treat called Patch Pals, coming when the next cookie season kicks off in January.

They're soft-baked, blueberry muffin-flavored treats made specifically for dogs, developed in partnership with BARK.

The Girl Scouts say they're designed to celebrate the bond between people and their pups.

And honestly, Michigan dogs have earned it.

Think about everything our dogs put up with.

They go outside in January and immediately discover that the grass has disappeared beneath three feet of snow.

They step outside in July and discover that the sidewalk is approximately the temperature of a pizza oven.

They spend half the year watching us scrape ice off the car.

They've been dragged through muddy yards, chased by mosquitoes and forced to listen to us complain about road construction.

Give the dog a cookie.

There is, however, one potential problem.

We're going to have to make sure nobody accidentally eats one.

Apparently, Al Roker tried a Patch Pal on the Today show and said it was “not bad.”

That's either a strong endorsement...

...or the beginning of a very strange new Food Network competition.

Fortunately, the Patch Pals box has a dog on it and clearly says DOG COOKIES.

And unlike regular Girl Scout cookies, they'll only be available online for direct shipping.

So you probably won't have to worry about your dog walking into the grocery store and buying six boxes.

Although, if your dog figures out online shopping, you're in trouble.

There's a New Cookie for Humans, Too

The Girl Scouts also announced a new cookie for people called Sparkables.

They're oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips and sprinkles, and they're specifically designed to avoid the nine major food allergens.

So while your dog is enjoying a blueberry muffin-flavored treat, you can sit next to them eating chocolate-chip oatmeal cookies.

That's family bonding.

And if you're in Michigan, there's an obvious question:

What should the next Michigan-themed Girl Scout cookie be?

A Vernors Ginger Cookie?

A Better Made Potato Chip Cookie?

Maybe a Coney Dog Cookie?

Okay... maybe not that last one.

But you know your dog is going to be sitting there staring at you while you eat your cookies.

For years we've told them, “Sorry, buddy. You can't have chocolate.”

Now we can finally look them in the eye and say:

“Good news. Girl Scouts made you your own.”

Just don't be surprised if your dog suddenly starts checking the mailbox every afternoon in January.