•Tuck In Tail—A simple but very useful tactic. Whenever possible keep your tail tuck in, to prevent your opponent from attacking it. This tactic is hard as it is difficult to keep your balance without the full use of your tail.

•Bushing Out Fur—A very simple but potentially very effective tactic. Bush out your fur to make yourself appear bigger than you are to intimidate your opponent.

•Arching Back—A very simple but effective tactic. Arch your back to show signs of your anger, to intimidate your opponent.