A bit of a longer video today, but it’s worth it. Neil deGrasse Tyson takes us through an in-depth look as to how dogs might be a key figure in discovering more about the learning process. There’s something about dogs that make them unique. They care about humans and what humans want them to do. Dogs have the patience to cooperate with a person leading them through a study or exercise. This is not a trait found in many animals. He also meets a very smart Border Collie who knows the names of 1,000 toys, and tries to get her to learn a new one.