it is an interesting premise to say the least! And we all know how much yorkies are like human babies or small children. In Iowa, we have one of the most unique center -
Great Ape Trust, Des Moines, Iowa North America's largest research center dedicated to studying comparative cultures and the cognitive and communication abilities of bonobos, orangutans, and other apes -- I am among a few hundred people who have gotten to tour the facility already. This place is amazing and the communication & learning skills of the bonobos especially is uncanny.
The scientist there would most likely challenge this dog researcher. But I like reading these type of things. The brain in man or animal is so incredibly interesting!