Seized like a dog (8)

I believe the answer is:

collared

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'seized' is the definition.
(collaring is a kind of seizing)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for collared that I've seen before include "Caught - variety of dove" , "Grabbed; type of dove" , "like some doves and peccaries" , "Seized" , "like certain doves" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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