What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dog training ahead of test? It requires careful manipulation (8)" mean?

The definition is "It requires careful manipulation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PUP (synonym="PUP") + PE (synonym="PE") + TRY (synonym="TRY") = PUPPETRY; definition: "It requires careful manipulation" The answer is PUPPETRY.

Dog training ahead of test? It requires careful manipulation (8)

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