# How to get a pet

## 1. Find the mob you want

Find a mob that is tameable is the easiest step. All mobtypes are tamable except shulkers because they can't move.

## 2. Meeting the requirements

This can be the hardest part. Every pet-type has a setting called LeashFlags that sets the requirements needed for the pet-type to become a pet.

## 3. Taking mob on a lead

When steps 1 & 2 are done, you just have to hit (attack) your target with the leash item (lead by default). After hitting your target it will convert from a normal mob into a pet and you will see a message like this:

```
You took a pet on a lead, it will be a good pet.
```

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Using the lead as a weapon is required to perform the actual act of taming. Putting the mob on the lead will do nothing towards taming your new pet.
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Alternatively, you can skip all these steps and purchase a pet directly from the pet shop with **/petshop** if you have enough money.
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