If I shave my golden retriever like a lion, will the other dogs respect him more?

even the lions will respect him

It's called A Lion Cut. Groomers can do this. Although I've never seen it on a dog. I've had this done to an orange cat before I thought it was quite funny.

Lions don't shave.

Like painting the well, won't change the water.

That might be cool if its done really well.

they'll laugh at him behind his back

Only one way to find out...........

Yes.