Raccoons are also known to carry illnesses such as distemper, rabies and giardia. Known to be extremely vocal creatures, raccoons interact by using more than 200 different sounds, which include purring, chittering, growling, snarling, hissing, whimpering, and even screeching like owls. The raccoon dog was trying to kill it. "The raccoon dog was trying to kill it. I’ve had to break up a few fights between my raccoons and my dogs. The wild animals, also called tanukis, look like a mix between a raccoon and a dog, hence the name, and are about the size of a fox. “The pony was standing in the way trying to protect the goat. Raccoons and Dogs: A Very Real Threat Raccoons and dogs don't mix. . “A large number of these raccoons would have directly experienced being chased, barked at or harassed by a dog,” said Suraci. They can really tear up a dog in a fight. but what about the other way around? Raccoons are definitely made to fight with their long, sharp claws and strong jaws. Red foxes are known to kill raccoon dog pups. They have a very shrill call, but are predominantly quiet and docile in nature. Raccoon dogs are not raccoons — but are members of the canid, or dog family, according to the U.K.’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). . These animals do not bark, and will growl in a manner which will sound like the hiss of a cat. It was hissing and screaming and snarling. A raccoon dog as a pet will be gentle and inquisitive. It was absolutely crazy. It was absolutely crazy. They’re part of the canid family, which includes wolves and dogs. Everyone answering “you should back off” is assuming that the raccoon is hissing because the human had entered its territory . Raccoon sounds range from the vocalizations the animals use to communicate with each other, to the noises they make as a result of their rustling, scurrying, and other activity. It was going absolutely mad." I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of those claws. “So you need the actual predators to … Wolves are the major predators of raccoon dogs. Police Log: A Hissing Raccoon and a Dog Hit by a Car - Wilmington, MA - The following information was supplied by the Wilmington Police Department. Although they can definitely put up a fight, raccoons don’t pose a real threat to humans. Baby raccoon sounds include mewing, crying, and whining. Here's what to do if a raccoon attacks your dog, and how to prevent a raccoon vs. dog attack in the first place. It was hissing and screaming and snarling.