I don't really agree. There are over 10 things to keep track of as is without even doing manual pet control : ie

1) Is raging strikes up? If yes, use it.
2, 3, 4) Are you three dots up? If not refresh then.
5) Is Aetherflow up? If so are there adds? If so, Bane. If no adds, Fester. If no Aetherflow, Aetherflow.
6, 7, 8) Pet abilities (Spur, Rouse Enkindle).
9) Has your pet taken damage, sustain.
10) Thunder?

On top of that, dodge AOEs.... Shadowflare... Emergency Res/Heals.

There is A LOT to keep track of as smn. We use a lot of abilities. It is by no stretch boring or stale.