Quote Originally Posted by RhoeAmariyo View Post
The other thing is (unless this was changed) it used to be that only the Summoner could target the summon for things like heals and buffs.
You *can* technically target the summoner's pet, even without a mouse. However, it has the lowest priority of any target on the field, especially in combat. Easiest way to target the pet is to get close to it, rotate the camera so that nothing else is in view, and then press the confirm button. This is because, for whatever reason, the targeting is based on your camera position.

Excluding Aurum Vale (because Aurum Vale), if the SMN's pet is dying, something is very, very wrong in that party. It's practically a complete non-issue once they get Garuda since she should never be remotely close to AoE attacks, but it seems most SMNs are unaware of the Place function.