Had this problem recently when I've been charm kiting Spirocs.  I just spammed the /pet attack key a bunch and the pet will attack.  I've also had to use the /pet back off key everytime I recharm, never had to do this with the 27th song.
 >>> Reece Tom R CPT 25 ID L G4(n)<g4mntofcr@...> 11/06/00 02:27PM >>>
 
I can't figure out why I can't get this song to work.  I charm the mob (eyes
glaze over message), give it /pet back off (get message from pet), target a
mob, hit auto attack, then give /pet attack command (do not get a message
from pet).  When I follow these steps, the mob just sits there and does
nothing.  It helps by keeping the mob from attacking us, but I would
obviously prefer if he attacked what I told him to.  Need someone who has
experience charming with the 39 charm song to tell me what you do to get
your pet to attack.  BTW I do not have this problem with the 27 charm song.
Galtin of E'ci