Well just arrived at the Swamp Marsh and I must say, it's a pet training heaven. Almost all of the monsters there don't aggro you and you could get 100+ xp with it. Got my Venom Snake to level 10 in just 10 minutes.
what advantage is there to actually having the pet?
its better because you dont get all the attacks.. plus your pet damages the enemy and makes defeating faster
i know its annoying if they die and have to level up a new one .. but is worth it (: