Tail Signals is a skill first used and invented by ShadowClan, but this system of the signals are now used by all Clans. Generally, the leader of the patrol, whether hunting or border patrolling, is responsible for giving the signals; warriors and apprentices learn many tail signals, and to keep the leader's tail in sight at all times and react at once when an order is given.

Tail Held Erect: Stop

Tail Rippling: Move forward slowly - with care

Tail Held Erect and Sweeping Slowly from Side to Side: Retreat Silently

Tail Pointing Low Parallel to the Ground and Sweeping: Spread out

Tail Flattened: Get down

Tail Bobbing: Enemy sighted

Tail Hooked: Danger

Tail Pointed Sharply: Go that way

Tail Held Erect and Waving from Side to Side: Stay behind me

Tail Kinked over Back: Follow me

Tail Flicking over Back: Leave, but be careful

Tail Tip Facing Other Way: Attack

Kink tail: Attack