How to Behave in a Pet Store

Visiting a pet store does not mean you have to act like an animal. Treat the pets and the employees with respect and dignity. If your behavior is loud and obnoxious, the pets and the employees will want you out of the store. Follow these steps to learn how to behave appropriately.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Refrain from yelling or talking loudly as this might frighten the pets. Behave in a calm and gentle manner.
2. Keep your fingers out of the cages or aquariums. The animals might bite you. You could also make the animals sick from germs or chemicals on your hands.
3. Observe the fish nicely. Tapping or knocking on the fish aquariums is a no-no.
4. Ask for permission before giving anything to an animal. Feeding the pets is usually not allowed unless supervised by a store employee.
5. Act like a good pet owner when you bring your pet dog or cat into pet stores that permit it. You must clean up after your pet in case of potty accidents and keep your pet restrained and away from other people and pets.