House training is a term mainly used for describing the process of training pets like dogs and cats to use a designated area for urinating and defecating. The term can also refer to the process of training young children to use the bathroom. There are various synonyms for this term depending on the type and age of animals or individuals being trained. For instance, when it comes to training dogs, people may use the terms "potty training," "housetraining," "crate training," or "toilet training." On the other hand, for children, the most common term is "toilet training" or "potty training." Regardless of the term used, the goal of house training is to create good habits and improve hygiene.