Just my .02
The AI used for the pets was at one point "nerfed" I think after i23 (or maybe 22) All I know is that the minions, pre-i23/22 (bots in this case) would be content to shoot their lasers and maybe one of them would go in for some melee goodness and promptly get himself into a whole heap of trouble. After the AI "nerf" it seems they ALL want some of that action and have a death wish. Is there anything that could be done to revert this?
Also, if not, could we possibly get the little buggers some more HP?