One thing that could help is turning off the 'auto' on claw if you are using it and just keep growl and bite on auto.
If ya decide to do this, you'll wanna pop a claw off at the start or near the end of the fight for good measure. Although i haven't done this myself due to being lower lvl and not really worrying about where hate is directed, a much higher lvl hunter buddy told me he hardly ever uses claw anymore.
Just an idea. hope it helps. ^^
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