What does the cryptic crossword clue "Punish favourite dog (7)" mean?

The definition is "dog". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WHIP (synonym of "Punish") + PET (synonym of "favourite"); definition: "dog" The answer is WHIPPET.

Punish favourite dog (7)

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