Raising Pups

I don't know about raising a whole litter, just raising 1-2 is a handle enough.
I keep mine penned until old enough for a collar and chain. Also when I'm outside in the yard, I like to have them running around, following me, just getting familiar with everything.
Once old enough introduce them to hog, let them watch mature dogs in a bay pen, and take them to the woods Everytime I go. Generally when they are ready they will start hunting.
May not be everybody's method but this is usually how I raise a dog. My dogs are like family, not just a tool so I really like to have sort of a bond with my dogs. They trust me, I trust them

Good hunting