How to tame a raptor:

Get 5 bolas and a slingshot (if u haven't reached lvl 21 yet) with 50 rocks or more. do NOT use the baseball bats cuz they are close range and the raptor can easily pounce on you. after you knock it out you need to shove the meat into it's throat. Defend it while it's taming and here you go you now have a bodyguard.

(Saddle lvl: 18 lvl)