OK, all you gun lovers out there, can anyone give me any recommendations for a thigh holster? I hate holding the transmitter in my hand, and my oh-so perceptive dogs have started to become a bit transmitter wise. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I would like a holster to strap on my thigh to hold the transmitter, so there is no motion in my hand when I give a stim. I was using a leg bag holder for a urinary catheter, but it is too flimsy. I really like this idea, it frees up my hands, and there is no risk of an accidental stim, and my dogs think I have magical powers! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I looked around, and here is a link to a holster that closely fits my idea.

galco holster

Anyone use this? Do you think it would suit my needs? I figure if it can support a .38 (or whatever it is), it can support a transmitter...

Thanks for any replies!

I just carry the transmitter with me 99% of the time regardless of whether they're wearing the collar or if I am going to use it or not. That way the dog doesn't learn that he can only be corrected when I'm holding the remote, because I'm always holding it!

Yea I do that too. But I am not so worried about one of my three dogs noticing the transmitter, (I have already taken steps to fix it, and anyway, he's not a trial dog, so he will wear it most of the time anyway), I want a reliable holster because I hate holding stuff; what with the leash, ball, training treats, and poop bags in the training sack and my pockets, I don't have room for another gadget! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Especially now that it is winter, I want the transmitter easily accessible.

Talk about a dog nerd! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Melissa the thigh holster you linked to will probably work just fine with a few modifications to fit the transmitter instead of a handgun. I'd sew it so that the elastic "just" comes up over the shoulder of the transmitter and you have to pull it past the elastic to get it out. It should be a little more secure than the (cell phone-like) belt clip that is supplied with the Ecollar. BUT if you're in a training mode the transmitter really should be in your hand so that you can give timely stims when needed.

If it's in a holster there will be a delay in getting to it and hitting the button. That delay will slow your training. But if you're just out for a hike and not in a specific training mode, it should be fine. Just make sure that you don't wear a "too short skirt." We can't have it riding up when you sit down and reveal too much!

To avoid the dog getting collar wise, or in this case, transmitter wise, be sure NOT to make any hand or arm movements when you press the button. Some people do this and the dogs think that it's the hand movement that's bringing the stim.

Lou, thanks for your reply!

My thought was that I could use it without taking it out of the holster; keep the buttons covered and stim from the transmitter strapped to my thigh (this wouldn't be effective for use using the ecollar as a guidance system, for that you need two hands, but as a negative reinforcment tool, it should be ok). This way my hand is in a natural position when I need to stim (by my side), I can praise and play with the dog with out worrying about the transmitter, and I can use the ecollar paired with my voice so that my voice becomes a conditioned neg reinforcer.

So, it wouldn't be prudent to train my dogs in my day-glo spandex mini and Betty Boop undies? Darn, I thought SchH needed new (young male) devotees! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I think we need pics of those outfits to model the holster. That hairy leg on the site you gave just doesn't cut it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I actually modified an old leather holster I had for a cell phone and it worked like a champ. Now however, I slip it into my pocket and quite easily press one of the two buttons without the dog really noticing.

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> You can go to a shoe repair shop
and they can make you one to fit. Any
body that work with leather can do this
for you. If you can not find someone to
do it. Email me and i can get you in touch
with some one. I am in South Carolina.
Randy
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