(idiomatic) The boss, the leader (of the pack). / (idiomatic) In a competition, the one expected to win.

Alternative spelling of dog-tired

(figuratively, idiomatic) exhausted

A dog trained to assist the deaf, alerting the deaf person to doorbells, smoke alarms etc.

(euphemistic) Dog feces.

To take a dog for a walk, so as to give it exercise. / (idiomatic, yo-yo) To perform a trick where the yo-yo rolls on the ground, attached to the string.

(colloquial, idiomatic, dated) To dress up; to make a show of wealth and/or importance; to be pretentious.

A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming.

To swim in dog paddle style.

(vulgar, uncommon, Canada) To avoid work; to make it appear as if one is working. / (vulgar, uncommon) To make a horrible or catastrophic mistake; to screw the pooch.