Peekaboo Catch
PG18
- Retractable gate mounts at the front door — stops dogs from bolting out the moment it opens.
- Wall-fixed cartridge on door trim, latch bracket on back of door — deploys and retracts in seconds.
- No threshold — no floor bar, no tripping hazard, adults walk through freely.
- Soft PVC fabric panel — safe for puppies and senior dogs on contact.
- Fits door openings 0–120 cm (0"–47.2") — covers virtually any residential front door.
Open the Door Without Losing the Dog
Every dog owner who has answered the front door knows the moment of anxiety—the dog darting forward the instant the door opens, slipping through before it can be stopped. Receiving a delivery, stepping outside briefly, or welcoming a visitor all become a two-person operation the moment the dog cannot be trusted to stay put. The Peekaboo Catch solves this with a retractable fabric gate that mounts permanently to the door frame and deploys instantly across the opening. Pull the panel across, latch it to the back of the door, and the dog is stopped at the threshold regardless of how wide the door opens. When the gate is not needed, it retracts fully into its slim wall-mounted cartridge and disappears from view. The soft PVC fabric construction means puppies and senior dogs can bump against it without impact risk, and the no-threshold design means adults walk through without having to step over anything. Fitting openings from 0 to 120 cm (0"–47.2"), PG18 is the front door solution that installs once and works every single time the door opens.
Prevention at the Front Door — Stop the Dog Before It Gets Out
The front door is the highest-risk escape point in any home with a dog. Standard interior gates are placed inside rooms and hallways, but leave the final exit point unprotected the moment the front door is opened. The Peekaboo Catch is designed specifically for this gap—mounted to the door frame trim on one side and latching to the back of the door on the other, it deploys directly across the front door opening and holds the dog back regardless of how wide the door swings. Receiving a delivery, stepping out briefly, or welcoming a guest can all be done without the dog escaping, without needing a second person to hold the dog back, and without confining the dog to another room. For retailers, this front door positioning gives PG18 a distinct and clearly communicable use case that does not overlap with any standard interior pet gate in the range.
Retractable — Deploys in Seconds, Disappears When Not Needed
The gate panel pulls out from a slim wall-mounted cartridge and latches across the opening in one motion. When the gate is no longer needed, releasing the latch allows the panel to retract automatically back into the cartridge, leaving the doorway completely clear. There is no gate to move aside, no panel to store, and no obstruction left in the passage when the gate is retracted. The cartridge profile is discreet and wall-flush, making it visually unobtrusive when not in use. This deploy-and-retract convenience makes the gate practical for every single door opening throughout the day—owners are far more likely to use a gate consistently when deploying it takes one second rather than multiple steps.
Soft PVC Fabric — Safe for Puppies and Senior Dogs
The gate panel is constructed from soft PVC fabric rather than rigid metal bars or hard plastic. For puppies that charge at the door the moment it opens, and for senior dogs whose joints and bones are more vulnerable to impact, the soft panel surface removes the hard collision risk that a standard rigid gate presents. The dog can press against the panel, lean into it, or make contact at speed without the impact concern associated with metal or rigid plastic barriers. This material choice is particularly relevant for front door use, where dogs are more likely to approach quickly in response to external sounds and activity. The soft construction also means the gate remains quiet in use—no rattling bars or hard surface contact noise that could disturb the household.
No Threshold — Walk Through Without Stepping Over
The retractable panel deploys at mid-height with no base rail or floor bar—there is nothing on the floor to step over or trip on. This no-threshold design makes the front door area completely safe for adults passing through, including those carrying shopping, deliveries, or other items that limit visibility of the floor. The absence of a floor bar also means the gate does not interfere with door operation or create a permanent obstruction in a high-traffic area. For households with elderly residents or anyone with limited mobility, the no-threshold design is a meaningful practical consideration that standard gate designs with floor rails do not accommodate.
Designed for the Front Door — Stylish Enough to Stay There
The front door is the first thing visitors see when entering a home, and the Peekaboo Catch is designed with this visibility in mind. The slim cartridge and clean panel aesthetic complement rather than disrupt modern and minimalist home interiors. When retracted, the cartridge sits flush against the wall trim with a low-profile appearance that most visitors will not identify as a pet gate at all. This considered design approach makes PG18 an easy recommendation for owners who have resisted standard pet gates because of their appearance—a significant segment of the design-conscious pet owner market that retailers can reach with a product that solves a real problem without compromising the home's aesthetic.
Product Specifications
PG18
Peekaboo Catch
| Product Size (L×W×H) | 6.5 × 6.5 × 85.5 cm (2.6" × 2.6" × 33.7") |
|---|---|
| Fits Opening | 0–120 cm (0"–47.2") |
| Product Weight | 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) |
| Material | Metal, PVC, Plastic |
| Available Colors | Beige, Black |
| Installation | Wall-fixed cartridge on door frame trim + latch bracket on back of door |
| Gate Design | Retractable soft PVC fabric panel — deploys and retracts in one motion |
| Threshold | No threshold — no floor bar, no tripping hazard |
| Primary Use | Front door dog escape prevention during door openings |
| Suitable For | Puppies, senior dogs — soft fabric surface, no hard impact |
| Special Features | Retractable panel, soft PVC fabric construction, no threshold design, fits openings 0–120 cm, stylish home decor compatible profile |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is this different from a standard interior pet gate?
A: Standard interior pet gates are designed for doorways and openings within the home. The Peekaboo Catch is designed specifically for the front door—mounted to the door frame trim on one side and latching to the back of the door on the other, it deploys across the opening to prevent the dog from exiting the house when the front door is opened. This is a distinct use case that interior gates cannot serve, as they are not designed to work with the door opening mechanism itself.
Q: How does the retractable mechanism work?
A: The gate panel is housed in a slim wall-mounted cartridge fixed to the door frame trim. To deploy, the panel is pulled out from the cartridge and latched to the bracket on the back of the door. To retract, the latch is released and the panel automatically returns into the cartridge. The entire deploy-and-retract action takes only seconds and requires no tools or adjustment.
Q: What does no threshold mean in practice?
A: The retractable panel deploys at mid-height without any base rail or floor bar. There is nothing on the floor to step over or trip on when passing through the gate area. This is particularly important at the front door, where adults frequently pass through carrying deliveries, shopping, or other items that limit floor visibility. The no-threshold design also means the gate does not interfere with the door's operation or create a permanent floor obstruction.
Q: Why is soft PVC fabric better for puppies and senior dogs?
A: Puppies frequently approach the front door at speed in response to sounds and activity outside, and senior dogs have joints and bones that are more vulnerable to hard surface contact. The soft PVC fabric panel means the dog can make contact with the gate—pressing against it, leaning on it, or bumping into it—without the impact risk that metal bars or rigid plastic presents. For front door use specifically, where dogs are more likely to approach quickly, the soft construction is a meaningful safety consideration.
Q: What opening widths does this fit?
A: The Peekaboo Catch fits door openings from 0 to 120 cm (0"–47.2"), covering the full range of standard residential front door widths. The retractable panel extends to the required length and latches at the bracket position on the back of the door, regardless of where within the 120 cm range the door frame sits.
Q: Will it affect the appearance of the front door area?
A: When retracted, the cartridge sits flush against the door frame trim with a slim, low-profile appearance that complements rather than disrupts the home interior. The Beige and Black colour options are chosen to match common door frame and wall finishes. Most visitors to the home will not identify the cartridge as a pet gate when it is in the retracted position.