I usually just leave the pet on default settings. I will try Obey when I use the Bind.

The two steps I remember having the problem were the one where the dude turns into a dragon, level 42 I think, and the one with the bird lady in the water with bubbles flying out. I can't remember the names sorry. I just did the step where I had to rescue Biggs and I didn't have any issues there, so perhaps there is something wrong with some of the steps? I didn't do anything that I don't normally do. So if it's just a few story steps I won't worry about it.