house-trained
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of house-trained
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Dannie says Annie is "definitely house-trained" and "thinks she's a dog" after following the example of the family's other pets in her early months.
From BBC
I sure hope Coach Lake and his staff get the Huskies house-trained soon.
From Seattle Times
Not all dogs are house-trained and not all friends merit invitations to stay the night.
From Washington Post
Once a dog is fully house-trained, switch to a more spacious crate.
From Seattle Times
Once a dog is fully house-trained, you can switch to a more spacious crate.
From Washington Post
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