What does housebreaking mean?
The process of training an animal, especially a dog, to eliminate waste in a specific location, such as a litter box or outdoors, or the act of training a child to use the toilet.
Example
"The new puppy required extensive housebreaking before it could be left alone in the house."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.