* Nocturnal Habits: Raccoons are primarily active at night, when their scent is less noticeable to dogs. This reduces the chances of a dog picking up their trail.
* Precise Foot Placement: Raccoons are very careful about where they place their paws, often walking on the edges of paths or in areas where their scent won't be as easily detected.
* Using Water: Raccoons are known to wash their food and even their paws in water, which helps dilute their scent.
* Their Strong Smell: Raccoons actually have a fairly strong musk, but it's not a common scent that dogs are actively looking for.
Instead of trying to hide their scent, raccoons rely more on their cunning and agility to avoid predators.