Not the same IP.
Idk man, if you'd be a lurker like you say you'd know that certain people you calling out on not doing anything are in fact doing the most. Obviously people will complain if there is already an imbalance without further fixes...
That's not a bug.
You should be able to call the pet back after it gets taunted. However if you "move commanded" the pet and then it gets taunted should work.