Pets don’t pick up anything unless you stop moving or if you attack / spam a skill or if you pass that certain item/items( which usually results with me picking it myself ). It’s annoying. It would be awesome that your pet goes and picks up while you are moving your character.
I agree, if its possible, I'd like to see this. Its frustrating having to stop moving just so your pet can start looting, and if you move your pet abandons walking towards the item and starts walking back to you.