Dog
Dog verb - To go after or on the track of.
Hector
Hector verb - To make timid or fearful by or as if by threats.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Muzzle Tough (1954) has Sylvester disguise himself full-body as a very cute and attractive female dog to lure away Hector, but instead it fools the dog catcher!
Source: Latex Perfection - A literal realisation of the trope was in episodes at the end of Season 3 with Wilson's dog, Hector.
Source: Pet The Dog / Live-Action TV -
The guard dog design used in the short was also made into a single recurring character who often antagonised Sylvester (named Hector in later media).
Source: Angry Guard Dog
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