Walks are more fun for both your and your dog with the Walkabout Retractable Leash. Helps you maintain control while the dog enjoys a feeling of freedom.

Overall rating:

(27 reviews) 26

7 of 27(26%)customers recommend this product.

Reviews for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

Review 1 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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1 / 5 27 reviews

April 26, 2013

by WienerLady

fromLaSalle, IL

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

I loved how these leashes looked when I found them in the store. I have two dogs so I bought two. Like other reviewers, after a short period of time my black leash quit retracting quickly and then would retract suddenly and loudly! Just the other night, my pink leash which wasn't acting up AT ALL, would NOT retract for anything. It's just broken. My dog did not over extend the leash or pull hard, it just quit retracting and won't do a darn thing.

These leashes look nice and are comfortable to hold but they DO NOT hold up well. The quit working quickly and are easy to destroy on accident.

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Review 2 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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2 / 5 27 reviews

March 13, 2013

by outback

fromSpringfield, Il

The handle is comfortable but you can hardly get your hand into it if you have a fairly large hand and wearing gloves.

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Review 3 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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1 / 5 27 reviews

Pass on this

January 2, 2013

by WalkThreeDogsAtOnce

fromOhio

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

I bought this because it was on sale. One of our flexis started fraying after 10 or 15 years. This one looked like it had a nice grip, which it does, but the reel is no good. After two months the reel retracts intermittently, and when it finally does, it is with a LOUD whirring sound that you can hear down the block. Really? What a piece of junk. And I have to mention the lead stop that is a little hard plastic hockey puck that can whack your dog in the head. I will go back and get a flexi.

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Review 4 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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1 / 5 27 reviews

Not dependable

January 1, 2013

by Carrier

fromNew Jersey

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

Metal clip does not easily to detach from collar, doesn't retract smoothly

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Review 5 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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1 / 5 27 reviews

Disappointing

October 15, 2012

by Satchmo

fromWestchester, NY

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

When I got the Walkabout about 6 weeks ago, I liked it very much. Liked the trigger stop and felt I had good control. But a couple of weeks ago the retracting mechanism became sluggish and now it doesn't retract at all. I thought it was pretty expensive and feel miffed that I have to buy another one. Will get another kind this time.

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Review 6 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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2 / 5 27 reviews

Great/Comfortable Handle, Poor Retraction

August 6, 2012

by MyDogRocky09

fromFort Worth, Tx

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I origionally have been using the Flexi brand retractable leash, but a lost dog I rescued chewed through it. So, I needed to buy a new leash for my dog.

I decided to try a leash with a better handle and comfort grip. I found this leash and thought it was comfortable and liked that it had the larger hook versus the smaller ones on other leashes.

My dog tends to run at wildlife and I need to control him quickly. However, this leash took forever to retract. I found the release button and stop button (to stop it from extending) became stuck on several occasions. If I needed to stop it from extending in an instant I fear it would get stuck.

I am returning the product. Only had it for a week. :( Disappointed.

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Review 7 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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1 / 5 27 reviews

Don't waste your money

August 2, 2012

by JulieP

fromNorth Carolina

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

We bought this leash a few weeks ago thinking we would save a few dollars, however the button stuck constantly. Other than that annoyance it worked fine, until earlier this week when the leash got stuck with only about 3 feet of leash available. Pay a few more dollars to get a better leash.

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Review 8 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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4 / 5 27 reviews

No problems here

June 28, 2012

by justjac

fromLawrenceville, GA

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I purchased this leash from a PetSmart near my home back in November 2011, for my 33-pound terrier mix. I'd previously used a flat, maybe 4-foot leash, but wanted to give him more room to wander (and keep from tripping over him when I run). The handle is very comfortable in my hand, and the cord retracts very quickly and smoothly, even though I sometimes have to reel him in like a fish if it's retracted all the way. My only complaint is that every now and then, the lock button sticks a little and the cord won't unwind, and I have to push it up a little with my thumb to release it. I'm really surprised by all the negative reviews - I really like mine, and I'm about to purchase a second leash and harness to keep in the car at all times. I hope I don't get a bad one this time.

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Review 9 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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5 / 5 27 reviews

No Problems

June 19, 2012

by Kendra2u

fromSt. Petersburg, FL

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

I have been using these for 3 years now and have never had any problems. Bought my daughter one for her dog. Again, no problems at all. I would certainly recommend these for your pet.

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Review 10 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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1 / 5 27 reviews

Don't waste your money

March 31, 2012

by Scout238

fromSouth Carolina

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

Bought leash yesterday and it was broken less than a day later. Bought medium size (up to 44 lbs.) even though our dog is only 16 and it got broken. We're using the plain jane leash that we got when we adopted him with no frills and have had no problems. Don't waste your money on this product.

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Review 11 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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5 / 5 27 reviews

Good Leash

February 15, 2012

by Megike

from63 y.o. Paramedic in PA.

What is your gender?M

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I am on my 3rd Walkabout 16 ft. retractable leash in 5 years. They usually last 16-20 months under rigorous everyday use. I am a trail runner with an 80 lb. Boxer who really pushes the leash to the limit every day. The 1st was large with a wide nylon web leash and worked great, 2nd didn't retract well but worked OK. This new one retracts well and has been great so far.

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Review 12 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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1 / 5 27 reviews

don't waste your money

June 26, 2011

by scottb05

fromGreenville, NC

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

The leash recoils extremely slow, my dog's legs constantly get wrapped around it. The button keeps getting stuck and sometimes won't retract at all, so definitely do not purchase if you have an active dog or walk your dog close to a street.

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Review 13 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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1 / 5 27 reviews

DO NOT buy this leash!!

May 23, 2011

by DB77

fromVA

The first leash I purchased began to tear the second time I used it. I couldn't find the receipt so I took it back and exchanged it thinking maybe it was just a random defect. After getting home and opening the new leash I strapped it onto my dog. She walked out about 8 feet and the leash made a screeching noise. When she turned and started walking back the leash did not retract with her. Within two minutes of being opened this leash was useless. I am returning it, this time with the original receipt to get my money back and I will never buy anything made by this brand again.

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Review 14 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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1 / 5 27 reviews

Major Disappointment

May 4, 2011

by UserinIdaho

fromEagle, ID

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

Leash only lasted two months of gentle use before recoil mechanism quit. Even when it worked it was slow to recoil constantly tripping up the dog. Had another brand that lasted 8 years, thought PetSmart offered better quality than this poorly made item, I'll shop elsewhere.....

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Review 15 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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1 / 5 27 reviews

Here is why you should not buy this....

May 2, 2011

by ladbrooks

fromHumble, Texas

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I have had this product for less then a month, (3 weeks) and it is already broken. The hook that connects to your pets collar does not latch any more. I was in the middle of walking my dog when it just unlatched and off he went. I live in an apartment complex and it is just unacceptable to have something like this break when it is still brand new. My dog was NOT even pulling on the latch. He was smelling a bush and it just fell off with him 4 ft from me. This is not a good product and is not worth the money. It was the first thing I have bought of this name brand and I was so disappointed, I no longer trust this name brand. And yes, it was for the right weight dog. It was just garbage and hopefully I can get my money back and buy something that works. I am just so thankful that my dog did not make it to motion sensor gates of the apartment before I caught him. I live right next to a highway and if he would have made it to the street who knows what would have happened. Take my warning, do not buy this product!

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Review 16 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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1 / 5 27 reviews

Retractable leash

April 9, 2011

by mforlovey

fromMIami, FL

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I bought 3 of these for my American Bulldog and all 3 broke. I thought it was because she is a strong dog, but now I see it broke for many others as well. I payed close to 30 for each one of them, and even the vet says these are unreliable and not a good choice.. Maybe for a little dog,but a large one sees another dog and it snaps. I had to run after my dog. It was scary and humiliating.

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Review 17 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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1 / 5 27 reviews

Don't Buy This One

January 29, 2011

by Tomas

fromTexas

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

This leash lost its ability to retract in less than three months. Luckily, the great folks at Pet Smart credited us for it even without the receipt and we traded up to the Flexi Comfort 3 Large, which, for $12 more, has proven to be a much better value and is made of much better materials.

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Review 18 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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5 / 5 27 reviews

Great for puppies and small breeds

January 26, 2011

by Carla1

fromFort Worth, TX

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

It is easy to operate and is good for the outdoors. This makes my puppy safer!

Pros: it is easy to operate!

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Review 19 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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5 / 5 27 reviews

Great product, not sure why people have trouble

January 23, 2011

by TurtleLuva

fromAustin, TX

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I've used the medium Petmate Walkabout for about a year now with a 6 year old 50 lb pitbull/sharpei mix that is solid muscle and loves to pull at the leash. He also loves to get a running start when we go for a walk, so he often makes the reel snap as the leash runs all the way out and pulls me forward. Even so, I have had no problems with this leash for a year.

The leash fabric frayed a couple of strands when it got caught on a sharp metal post, but the leash has held up for months after that happened.

I think this is a quality product and it's confusing to see so many bad reviews. I don't think the manufacturer should be blamed for your dog chewing the leash. If they made the first few feet harder material, the retracting mechanism might have problems, or the dog could chew further down the leash and ruin it. My dog chewed through a much thicker non-retracting leash, and I'm sure yours would too. I can see how the reel could break and stop retracting, but like I said, my dog makes the reel snap almost every time we walk, and that's daily, and the reel holds up fine.

Pros: works as advertised, lightweight, durable

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Review 20 for Petmate Walkabout Webbed Retractable Leash

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2 / 5 27 reviews

Leash tape gets jammed and tears

November 24, 2010

by klawsam

fromMechanicsburg, PA

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

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Inside clicking mechanism sounds like it will fall apart and when it starts to eat your leash tape there's a problem! I tried 2 of these because I thought when it happened the first time it was a fluke but guess what - it wasn't! Same exact thing happened. If tape wasn't perfectly straight it would get jammed and then the inside of it would eat tape or it comes the whole way out and cannot get it to retract back inside like it's supposed to. I liked the way its physically made, ergonomically great and I'm disabled and have problems working things intricately with my fingers but I liked the way I could just let my arm hang down but the buttons are ridiculous! 1 button will stop briefly and 2nd button when the other button is pushed down, at the same time you must press the other and slide it so its 100 percent stopped. Whew! What a mess!

Pros: jams inside and then tears, buttons are difficult to use, eats the leash tape on a daily basis, tried 2 of them same thing happened

Cons: ergonomically made and easy to hold, looks cool

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