What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bends over to impress dogs (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). WOW (synonym="impress") in BOWS (synonym="bends") = BOWWOWS The answer is BOWWOWS.

Bends over to impress dogs (7)

Independent Cryptic #11885 | 25 Across | 2024-11-12 flower