So. I have some dogs and cats tamed. I like to take one at a time with me to go exploring. They like to jump in lava or just die from being exploded. Any suggestions on how to not have this happen? Its devastating to name a pet, and then have them die within an hour of gameplay after and I can't seem to not have this happen. Am I just a bad pet owner? Please any tips, tricks or suggestions would help I can't take anymore death.
Minecrafts pet AI by default is pretty bad for travelling. There is however a mod for Minecraft version1.7.10that aims to improve it for exactly what you are trying to do, along with adding gameplay features to expand on the idea of dog/wolf taming.
Well I hope in the future the AI Is improved T.T If we can get an overhaul on the mobs I don't see why its not possible, it almost feels just as bad to leave them sitting around all the time. Plus I have several bases around my map so it makes sense for to want to cart them around with me. Also, your pictures characters hair is WAAAAAY to big.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-mods/1287584-doggy-talents-a-day-dogs-would-not-drown-now
Don't count on the AI to ever be improved by Mojang.