Try Tracking! The Puppy Tracking Primer by Carolyn Krauseby Carolyn Krause Tracking is something that comes naturally to each and every dog, no matter what age, breed, or size. Teaching your dog to track is the perfect to way to spend time together. Tracking can help build your relationship and will challenge both of you mentally and physically. You can teach very young puppies to track even before they are ready to start formal obedience training. These positive methods work with adult dogs, too.