pet dog; one's dog
Refers to a dog that is kept by a person or household, as opposed to a stray or wild dog. Often used neutrally in everyday contexts.
飼い犬が毎朝散歩を待っている。
Our pet dog waits for his walk every morning.
飼い犬には必ず首輪を付けてください。
Please be sure to put a collar on your dog.
I walk my dog every morning.
My sister took care of my dog while I was traveling.
Our dog ran away, and the whole family searched everywhere for it.
Abandoning a pet dog is an act that violates the Animal Welfare Act.