diff --git a/zone/spell_effects.cpp b/zone/spell_effects.cpp
index 8c3599aca..b6c2f9cf8 100644
--- a/zone/spell_effects.cpp
+++ b/zone/spell_effects.cpp
@@ -774,6 +774,13 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 				caster->SetPet(this);
 				SetOwnerID(caster->GetID());
 				SetPetOrder(SPO_Follow);
+				SetAppearance(eaStanding);
+				// Client has saved previous pet sit/stand - make all new pets
+				// stand on charm.
+				if (caster->IsClient()) {
+					caster->CastToClient()->SetPetCommandState(PET_BUTTON_SIT,0);
+				}
+
 				SetPetType(petCharmed);
 
 				if(caster->IsClient()){