Understanding the Phases of Your German Shepherd’s Life Hello Flood Farm Family, In Parts 1 and 2 of our Preparing for Your Puppy series, we talked about getting your home ready and educating yourself before your puppy arrives. Today we want to step back and share something we think about a great deal here on the farm — the bigger picture. A German Shepherd isn’t just a puppy. They’re a companion for 10 to 14 years. And every phase of that journey — from those wild, wonderfu