How do I get past this dog?

Hint 1 of 13:

Have you read its description carefully?

Hint 2 of 13:

It's a hot dog.

Hint 3 of 13:

Remember that Xanth is a punny place.

Hint 4 of 13:

So it's as much a dog that is hot as it is a hot dog that you eat.

Hint 5 of 13:

I'm sure that no hot dog wants to be eaten.

Hint 6 of 13:

If you threaten it, you can probably get it to leave you alone.

Hint 7 of 13:

Few people eat their hot dogs plain.

Hint 8 of 13:

For one, it helps to have a bun for them.