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Help with an expression!



Vivi Quir
Argentina

Help with an expression!
 

What expression, politically correct,  can we use to refer to the "biological necessities" of our pets? For example, "My dog still has to learn to .... " Cats naturally learn to ... in their litter box"

 
Thanks!!!

12 Apr 2011      





libertybelle
United States

Poop and pee!
doggie doo doo!

12 Apr 2011     



yanogator
United States

We also use the word "go". Cats naturally learn to go in their litter box.
 
Bruce

12 Apr 2011     



Jayho
Australia

Downunder we tend to use �go � as Bruce points out.

But also, if the dog is still learning we say he is still being house trained or toilet trained.  If the cat is still learning we say toilet trained (but most kittens seem to already know where to go [i.e. litter tray]  - it �s like it �s innate - can �t say the same about puppies though - lol)

13 Apr 2011     



MapleLeaf
Canada

My pet has not been housebroken and may bite...

13 Apr 2011     



Apodo
Australia

You can also use housetrained.
Is your puppy housetrained yet?
 
Children are toilet trained.

13 Apr 2011     



douglas
United States

"housebroken"
or
 
"hasn �t learned to use the litter box yet" (cat)
 
Needs to learn to "go" outside.

13 Apr 2011