A hint the dog gives you (7)
I believe the answer is:
pointer
This might be a double definition.
'a hint' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'dog gives you' is the second definition.
'pointer' can be an answer for 'dog' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'gives you' bit.
'the' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pointer that I've seen before include "Guide" , "Dog < or horse or" , "Arrow" , "Signpost - dog" , "Dog; cursor" .)