Housebroke: meaning, definitions and examples
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housebroke
[ ˈhaʊsˌbroʊk ]
animal training
To housebreak an animal means to train it to urinate and defecate outside or in a designated area instead of inside the house. This process usually involves consistency, positive reinforcement, and patience from the owner. It is most commonly associated with dogs, but it can apply to other pets as well. Successful housebreaking leads to a well-adjusted pet that does not cause messes inside the home.
Synonyms
litter train, potty train, toilet train.
Examples of usage
- I spent weeks trying to housebreak my puppy.
- To housebreak a dog, take it outside frequently.
- Consistency is key when trying to housebreak a pet.
Translations
Translations of the word "housebroke" in other languages:
🇵🇹 casa quebrada
🇮🇳 घर तोड़ना
🇩🇪 hausgebrochen
🇮🇩 rumah hancur
🇺🇦 зруйнований будинок
🇵🇱 dom zrucony
🇯🇵 家が壊れた
🇫🇷 maison en ruine
🇪🇸 casa destruida
🇹🇷 yıkılmış ev
🇰🇷 부서진 집
🇸🇦 منزل مهدوم
🇨🇿 dům zničený
🇸🇰 dom zničený
🇨🇳 房子毁坏了
🇸🇮 hiša uničena
🇮🇸 hús brotið
🇰🇿 жылжымайтын мүлік жойылды
🇬🇪 სახლი დაზიანებულია
🇦🇿 ev dağıdılıb
🇲🇽 casa destruida
Etymology
The term 'housebroke' originated from the combination of 'house' and 'broke', where 'broke' is an archaic past participle of 'break', meaning to correct or train. This compound word became popular in the context of animal training, particularly with pets like dogs, in the late 20th century. The idea of housebreaking is central to pet ownership, as it addresses one of the primary concerns of pet behavior inside the home. Prior to this terminology, similar concepts were expressed in different ways, but 'housebroke' succinctly captures the notion of training an animal to conform to household norms. As urban living increased, the need for effective housebreaking strategies also rose, leading to a proliferation of advice and resources for new pet owners.