forgive me for my ignorance but am new to trapping and i have been told to set the dog at two o'oclock, six o'clock, and facing the bait hole. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Doesn't really matter on dirt sets

Get the trap packed solid so the it won’t tip if you push on a jaw or the spring and you should be fine. I pack the jaws in by hitting the dirt about an inch from the jaws. Push the dirt toward the jaws. Do it in a couple places on each side. Snugs the trap down quickly.

for a fox dirt hole. I put the dog tight against the hole. I usually make them all some type of step down and leave a slight indent over the pan for them to place their paw. so the dog would be at 12 o'clock. For coyotes I do put the dog at about 2, Not sure why, just always did it that way. But as Teacher says, and I agree, solid bedding is key. Also, if you make the trap bed the same size as the trap, you can snug it up a bit faster. I leave a space under the trap for the chain to sit in the dip.

You need to look up a picture of an old timey wall clock. The hour hands are what they are talking about.

THANK YOU for your help. Appreciate the feedback guys. TIGHT CHAINS