Pets: How to Unlock, Tame, and Care for Them
Owning a pet requires preparation and proper care. Below is a complete guide on how to unlock pets, tame them, and ensure they stay loyal.
Requirements
To unlock pet-related buildings, you must:
— Reach Level 30
— Unlock one Wrangler skill beyond Spirit I (Fangbreaker, Long Journey, or Cartographer)
After meeting these requirements, Sheriff Schultz will appear at your Ranch and begin the questline.
Step 1 — Build a Pet House
Open Building Mode at your Ranch and go to the Projects tab.
Place the Pet House and construct it using the required resources and Pet Bowls. Pet Bowls can be obtained from the Old Road event or purchased in limited quantities from Henry the Stumble.
The Pet House is required for keeping and adapting tamed animals.
Step 2 — Build a Bait Workbench and Craft the Correct Bait
The Bait Workbench can be found in the Production tab in Building Mode and is required to craft bait for taming animals.
To unlock new bait recipes, you must upgrade the Bait Workbench and unlock the corresponding skills in the Wrangler Skill Tree.
Each animal prefers a specific type of bait, and using the wrong bait prevents taming, so make sure to craft the correct bait for the animal you want to lure.
Step 3 — Lure the Animal
Travel to the animal’s location and approach it carefully without triggering hostility.
If you do not have enough Spirit Points, you can use Stealth Mode to get close safely.
To use bait, it must be placed in one of your quick-access pockets. The bait is consumed after a successful taming attempt.
Once the animal takes the bait, a 5-minute timer begins. You must open the Global Map before the timer expires and travel directly to your Ranch.
After entering the Global Map, the timer pauses, allowing you to reach the Ranch without time pressure. However, traveling to any other location will cause the animal to run away and the taming attempt will fail.
Taking damage or triggering hostility during the escort does not interrupt the process.
Step 4 — Maintain the Feeder
Keep the Feeder stocked with food.
Adaptation requires a constant supply of food in the feeder. If food is missing or runs out:
— Adaptation progress will pause
— Newly tamed pets cannot adapt
Proper feeding is essential for keeping your pet active and loyal.
Adaptation takes a certain amount of time, which varies depending on the tier of pet.
Once all steps are completed, your pet will be fully adapted and ready to follow your commands.
Pets come in different Tiers and Rarities, which affect not only their adaptation time but also their Pet Stats и Perks.
To obtain stronger pets, you can use the breeding system to combine and improve their qualities.
Additional guidance is provided during the “Paws in Trouble” storyline.