If you are a pet owner, you know that it is important to keep certain items out of reach. Pets are curious creatures. They explore and inspect everything. Dogs, especially, will chew on things. Keeping poisonous substances and certain food items away from a pet is a huge responsiblity. When shopping for shelving, it is important to keep many things in mind. Decide what you will store on the shelf. If you intend to store things on the shelf that are off limits to your pet, determine where the shelf will be placed.