Meet The Team

Introducing Reuben - Doggy Day Care Assistant

Reuben joined us in October 2022 as an Apprentice Day Care Assistant. 

In March 2024, he successfully completed his Level 2 in Animal Health and Welfare, becoming a qualified and valued member of our team. 

We asked Reuben some questions so you could get to know him:

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY? 

Doggy Daycare Assistant 

WHAT ARE YOUR DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES?  DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY? 

I am either in daycare with the dogs or cleaning the kennels 

WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB? 

The best part is playing with the dogs 

WHAT IS THE WORST PART OF YOUR JOB? 

Cleaning up after the dogs 

WHY DO YOU LIKE WORKING AT R&B? 

Because I have always liked animals so it is the best job for me. 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD? 

Pizza 

WHERE IS YOUR IDEAL HOLIDAY DESTINATION? 

Anywhere hot 

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT? 

My biggest achievement is probably passing my driving test and my apprenticeship 

WHAT THREE THINGS WOULD YOU TAKE TO A DESERT ISLAND? 

Phone, friends and a football – I wouldn’t be bored!

Don't just take our word for it

""A really big part of me does not want to leave this review as Sophie will get even busier! Sophie is the first groomer to really listen to what we would like, and definitely don’t want I.e Murphy is more sheepdog then poodle and so we do not want to whole poodle blow dry, and everything we asked Sophie did brilliantly. Even inside his ridiculo…"

Amanda & Murphy

"Thank you for all you do for Lexi and us! Lexi loves her time with you all and the dog bus is amazing and so helpful! "

Claire & Lexi

"Sophie did the most amazing job on grooming both my German Shepherds who don't like being separated so she managed to take them both together for a joint booking. She groomed my long haired boy and really tidied him up. Her attention to detail is wonderful. She double washed them, stippled out all the shedding, cleaned ears, clipped toe nails & cle…"

Sarah McCann & Lagatha & Rollo

""Bailey Bean my show cocker is a very big supporter of Sophie. At the end of his dog hotel stay at the wonderful Rags & Berts he has the full works with Sophie. Patient ,calm and cuts his hair beautifully Bailey bean is well pampered by Sophie.... one of the best in the business I'd say.""

Angela & Bailey Bean

"Want to say a huge thank you to looking after our girl, Raven, last week! Could tell how well she was looked after, such a great experience after previously having a poor experience at another kennel. We are so grateful for the care and attention from the team. She has been quite upset with us since coming home so I think she is missing being there…"

Georgia

"Excellent doggie hotel. From meeting the owner to placing my dog into their care, it’s nothing short of excellent. Bailey gets doggy daycare as well as a overnight stay and the key thing is I know he is safe and having fun while I’m away on holiday. I have recommended them to my other friends with doggies...can’t say I’ve done that…"

Angela & Bailey Bean
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25 Loverock Road
Reading
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