From "The Two Sides of Love" Gary Smalley & John Trent, Ph.D.

1. Lions are born leaders.
2. Lions like to accomplish things with immediate results.
3. A lion’s time frame is now!
4. Lions are decisive
5. Lions want Reader’s Digest-length communication
6. Lions often feel challenged by questions.
7. lions are not afraid of pressure or confrontation

*Lions feel very strongly that life is a series of problems they need to solve or challenges they need to meet.

*Lions can be so strong that they win every verbal battle but end up losing the war for their family’s hearts.

1. Beavers keep a close watch on their emotions.
2. Beavers actually read instruction books.
3. Beavers like to make careful decisions.
4. Beavers like using their critical skills to solve problems.
5. Beavers live by the motto "Let’s do it right!"
6. Beavers often turn anger inward.
7. Beavers tend to focus on the past.

*Beavers need to learn that it’s all right to fail and that it’s healthy to call for help when they’re struggling.

*Beavers will usually slow down when pressured and are overly sensitive to criticism.

THE OTTER

can captivate an audience or encourage someone who is fainthearted.

1. Otters just want to have fun.
2. Otters are great at motivating others to action.
3. Otters tend to avoid the fine print.
4. Otters focus on the future.
5. Otters tend to avoid confrontation at all costs.
6. Otters are tremendous net-workers
7. Otters are very susceptible to peer pressure.

*Otters are excellent motivators. They can captivate an audience or encourage someone who is fainthearted.

1. Golden Retrievers have a strong need for close relationships.
2. Golden Retrievers have a deep need to please others.
3. Above all, Golden Retrievers are loyal.
4. Golden Retrievers have hearts full of compassion.
5. Golden Retrievers define the word adaptable.
6. Golden Retrievers often react to sudden changes.
7. Golden Retrievers hold stubbornly what they believe is right.

*Of all the animals in the family zoo, Golden Retrievers can absorb the most emotional pain and still maintain their commitment to another person.

*The same compassionate heart that can spot the emotional hurt of others can be easily hurt by others as well.