Many pet gates come in fixed sizes that simply don’t fit your doorways. You end up with gaps on the sides, awkward installations, or gates that don’t fit at all. Traditional gates can also create permanent barriers that make your home feel closed off and cluttered.
The Retract-A-Gate solves these problems with an expandable width up to 72 inches and a retractable design that disappears when not needed. It’s one of the only expandable pet gates in its class, made in the USA with ASTM certification for safety. The gate works for dogs, cats, or both, giving you one solution for multiple pet containment needs.
This isn’t just another pet gate. Retract-A-Gate combines automatic retraction, one-hand operation, and durable construction in a design that was created to improve how your home functions and looks.
Based on your space needs, choose between models that extend up to 52 inches or up to 72 inches wide, depending on the model. The 72-inch model is designed to be the widest retractable pet gate available in its class, giving you coverage that other expandable pet gates can’t match. Many competitors stop at 55 inches, leaving you without options for wider spaces.
Pull the handle across your opening, hook it into the mounting brackets, and lock it with the push-and-turn knob. You can operate everything with one hand, making it easy to use when you’re carrying things or managing pets and kids simultaneously.
As you guide the fabric back, the gate automatically rewinds about 3 inches in diameter when you’re done using it. No manual rewinding or loud noises like other gates make. Your space stays clear and your home stays quiet.
Made in the USA using domestic materials and workers. This means better quality control and construction compared to imported alternatives that may cut corners on materials and manufacturing processes.
The universal bracket design lets you install the same gate in multiple locations throughout your home. Purchase additional Universal Mounting Bracket Kits for different areas. The gate easily pops out and snaps into different bracket sets without tools. Use it in your kitchen during cooking, then move it to the stairs at bedtime.
Retract-A-Gate meets rigorous safety standards for both pets and children. It holds ASTM certification and Baby Safety Alliance (formerly Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) verification, plus it meets the European safety standard EN1930. The gate is the only retractable gate in its class certified for use at both the top and bottom of stairs, giving you peace of mind for any installation location.
When properly installed and locked, the gate withstands up to 200 pounds of push-out force. This strength rating comes from extensive testing, so you know it will withstand determined pets.
The scratch-resistant mesh material is designed to withstand scratching and clawing attempts from pets. Testing with dogs and cats shows the mesh holds up well to regular use.
UV-resistant and washable materials work in outdoor conditions. Use it on decks and porches without worrying about weather damage. The Retract-A-Gate is engineered for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Retract-A-Gate’s 34-inch high mesh (38 inches to the top of the locking mechanism) prevents dogs from jumping over, while the hardware-mounted construction stays secure against determined dogs who push and test barriers. Dogs can see through the mesh to watch family activities, which reduces separation anxiety. The gate’s outdoor durability means it works for containing dogs on decks and patios during barbecues, just as well as inside your home.
Cats present different challenges that this gate handles with smart design choices. The thin mesh profile eliminates perching opportunities that cats exploit with traditional gates. There’s no top rail or horizontal surface for cats to balance on. The scratch-resistant material is designed to withstand clawing attempts from cats.
The expandable design adapts to your animals’ changing needs and behaviors. Whether you’re dealing with new puppies, aging cats, or adding pets to your family, this gate works without requiring replacement.
The brackets need about 1.5 inches of flat mounting surface to attach to, and the easy installation design lets you attach the gate to either side of an opening.
The Retract-A-Gate works in most locations throughout your home. Install it in door jambs, around the side of a walkway on the wall, at angles, or at the top or bottom of stairs. This flexibility covers doorways, between walls, kitchens, bedrooms, and diagonal installations.
The universal bracket design transforms one gate into a multi-location solution. Install additional Universal Mounting Bracket Kits throughout your home, and the same gate easily pops out and snaps into different bracket sets without tools. Move it from your kitchen to your stairs to your deck—wherever you need pet containment throughout the day.
For openings wider than 72 inches, you can attach 2 or more Retract-A-Gates together with S-Hooks or Gate Connector Straps. This creates a visual barrier for non-critical applications or low-traffic areas where you just need visual division.
Note: This use has not been tested or certified for use with babies or children.
Smart Retract creates specialized barrier solutions for different areas of your home. Instead of one-size-fits-all approaches, each product is engineered for specific pet containment challenges.
Need to install your gate in multiple locations?
The Universal Mounting Bracket Kit provides additional mounting hardware so the same gate easily pops out and snaps into different bracket sets throughout your home.
Installing in a challenging area?
Wall Spacer Sets help ensure safe, secure, and square installation, depending on your specific installation area.
Looking for extra height coverage?
The Mounting Clip Set allows one gate to be installed above another for taller vertical coverage.
Working with extra-wide openings?
Accessories are available to connect multiple gates together for openings wider than 72 inches.
All Retract-A-Gate accessories use the same quality materials and American manufacturing standards. Whether you need one solution or a complete installation system, these accessories work together to make your Retract-A-Gate work exactly where and how you need it.
Both models offer the same 34-inch mesh height (38 inches for the reel), automatic retraction, and safety certifications. The 52-inch model works for standard doorways and smaller spaces, while the 72-inch model provides the widest retractable coverage available in its class and handles larger openings that other gates can’t span.
The gate is tested to withstand 200 pounds of push-out force when properly installed and locked. The hardware-mounted brackets and scratch-resistant mesh are designed to handle determined pets who push, scratch, or paw at the barrier.
Yes, the universal bracket system lets you install additional Universal Mounting Bracket Kits in different areas. The gate easily pops out and snaps into different bracket sets without tools, so you can move it from kitchen to stairs to deck as needed.
Retract-A-Gate is made in the USA, covers up to 72 inches (wider than competitors), and works both indoors and outdoors. It’s also the only retractable gate certified for use at the top of stairs, with ASTM and Baby Safety Alliance verification.
