The place for a dog? (4)

I believe the answer is:

spot

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'the place' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for spot that I've seen before include "Small mark; observe" , "Drop of rain" , "place on TV programme" , "Discern - mark" , "station" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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