I've been trapping for about 42 years. I don't use many conibears on land much, but when I have a place I'm assured no dogs have access to, I might. For setting any conibear, a 6 foot length of 1/4 inch braided rope with a loop tied in one end will set any of them. You put the loop around your foot. Run the rope up through both spring loops, bring it around and right back through those same loops a second time. You then pull on the end of the rope and it compresses the spring while you put the safety hook on. You'll have to do both sides to get the dog out. You may find the rope a lot easier to carry in your vest or fanny pack that a heavy, cumbersome tool. Just an option.