Housebreak
verb
To teach a pet, especially a dog, to relieve itself outside the house rather than indoors.
We need to housebreak our new puppy to avoid accidents in the house.
Often appears as...
- housebreak a puppy
- housebroken dog
Usage tips
Neutral
potty train, house-trained, pet training
verb
To illegally enter and steal from a house.
The thieves planned to housebreak several homes in the neighborhood.
Often appears as...
- housebreak and enter
- housebreaking incident
Usage tips
Vulgar
burglary, theft, break-in
verb
To teach a pet, especially a dog, to relieve itself outside the house rather than indoors.
We need to housebreak our new puppy to avoid accidents in the house.
Often appears as...
- housebreak a puppy
- housebroken dog
Usage tips
Neutral
potty train, house-trained, pet training
verb
To illegally enter and steal from a house.
The thieves planned to housebreak several homes in the neighborhood.
Often appears as...
- housebreak and enter
- housebreaking incident
Usage tips
Vulgar
burglary, theft, break-in
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Training
It's important to consistently take your pet outside to teach them where to go.
Regularly taking the puppy out will help them understand where to relieve themselves.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience
Housebreaking takes time and patience; don't expect immediate results.
Be patient, as each puppy learns at their own pace.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Reinforcement
Use rewards to encourage good behavior during housebreaking.
Offering treats can motivate the puppy to relieve itself outside.
Pro Tip 1/3Training
It's important to consistently take your pet outside to teach them where to go.
Regularly taking the puppy out will help them understand where to relieve themselves.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience
Housebreaking takes time and patience; don't expect immediate results.
Be patient, as each puppy learns at their own pace.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Reinforcement
Use rewards to encourage good behavior during housebreaking.
Offering treats can motivate the puppy to relieve itself outside.
Pro Tip 1/3Training
It's important to consistently take your pet outside to teach them where to go.
Regularly taking the puppy out will help them understand where to relieve themselves.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience
Housebreaking takes time and patience; don't expect immediate results.
Be patient, as each puppy learns at their own pace.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Reinforcement
Use rewards to encourage good behavior during housebreaking.
Offering treats can motivate the puppy to relieve itself outside.
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