Person who's under someone's control, metaphorically (6)

I believe the answer is:

lapdog

(Other definitions for lapdog that I've seen before include "Small pampered pooch" , "Much petted pet" , "Pom, for one" , "Small pet - sycophant" , "Submissive type" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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