Raccoons may run and hide from a predator. However, when a predator has a raccoon cornered, the raccoon may have no choice but to fight for its life. A raccoon that has been cornered by a human can do a lot of damage by scratching and biting.ets. In urban areas, pet dogs are another predator of the raccoon. Raccoons may go after food and water left outside for dogs or go through pet doors to reach food and water that has been set down for dogs.