Systems and methods for data driven optimization of dog training

A method of developing a dog is described. The method comprises testing a dog to determine a personality profile, and further testing the dog to determine a cognitive skill level. The method also comprises (i) identifying an optimum training protocol for the dog, (ii) identifying an optimum developmental product for the dog, (iii) identifying an optimum pet toy for the dog, or (iv) combinations thereof, based upon a combination of the determined personality profile and the determined cognitive skill level. In one aspect, evaluation of intelligence and personality are part of a single test. A system for training a dog is also provided. The system includes a test for determining a profile of the dog. The system also includes a products database and a training database. The databases are developed by identifying optimum training products and training protocols based on dog profiles.