Golden Retrievers are LOYAL.
They’re so loyal, in fact, that they can absorb the most emotional pain and punishment in a relationship and still stay committed. They are great listeners, incredibly empathetic and warm encouragers. However, they tend to be such pleasers that they can have great difficulty being assertive in a situation or relationship when it’s needed.
Natural Strengths
- Patient
- Easy-going
- Team player
- Stable
- Empathetic
- Compassionate
- Sensitive to feelings of others
- Tremendously loyal
- Puts people above projects
- Dependable
- Reliable
- Supportive
- Agreeable
Natural Weaknesse
- Indecisive
- Over-accommodating
- May sacrifice results for the sake of harmony
- Slow to initiate
- Avoids confrontation even when needed
- Tends to hold grudges and remember hurts inflicted by others
- Fears change
Basic Disposition:
Slow-paced, people-oriented
Motivated by:
Desire for good relationships and appreciation of others.
Time Management:
Golden Retrievers focus on the present and devote lots of time to helping others and building relationships.
Communication Style:
Two-way communicator; great listener and provides empathetic response.
Decision Making:
Makes decisions more slowly, wants input from others, and often yields to the input
In Pressure or Tense Situations:
The Golden Retriever gives in to the opinions, ideas, and wishes of others. Often too tolerant.
Greatest Needs:
The Golden Retriever needs security; gradual change and time to adjust to it; an environment free of conflict.
Desires:
Quality relationships; security; consistent known environment; a relaxed and friendly environment; freedom to work at own pace.