Housebreak definition

housbrāk
housebreaking housebreaks housebroke housebroken
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To train (a dog) to urinate and defecate outdoors and not indoors.
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To subdue; tame.
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The breaking and entering or burglary of a dwelling.
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To cause to be housebroken.
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To train an animal to avoid urinating or defecating in the house, except within a litterbox, toilet, or other receptacle.
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Origin of housebreak

  • Back-formed from housebroken.

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Housebreak Sentence Examples

  • The faster you housebreak your puppy, the easier life will be.

  • He can be difficult to housebreak because of his tendency to become distracted.

  • It's called How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days from Shirlee Kalstone.

  • If you do not plan to let your dog roam free in the house while you are not at home, crate training is another way to housebreak your pet.

  • Just as you have to housebreak your dog and teach him all sorts of other expected behaviors, you'll also have to train your dog to accept wearing a knitted sweater.

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