Starring Burt Reynolds... can only remember this scene... Burt is is a lady's apartment. Her partner (I thinks) returns unexpectedly and Burt hides in closet with a small dog. Somehow the dog becomes attached/stuck to Burt's hand or arm and when he leaves the dog still attached - even when he is driving.

Do you remember how old it is?

Here is a list of his movies:
Burt Reynolds (I) (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000608/)

I saw it in 1980's (with an American Co. in Arabia! ). Thanks for your efforts.