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!

VIEW REUBENS FULL PROFILE

Don't just take our word for it

""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

"The staff are wonderful, the environment is fantastic for socialising all types of dogs together in a fun environment with complete monitoring and engagement by the staff with the dogs and they come home happy and tired - just perfect."
Lynn Cordell, Alfie and Dexter

"Our dog Barry comes to Rags and Bert's every week and recently stayed for a week whilst we were on holiday. We love the “postcards” we receive sending pictures about what he’s upto in his hotel stays and it’s lovely to know how much of an amazing time he has on his holidays at rags and berts (it’s also very obvious from the way he runs in…"
Nicola

"I was anxious about leaving my 2 rescue dogs in day care initially, but it was the best decision I've made for them. Smudge is 7 and was very nervous, he is so much more confident now and is so sociable with other dogs. Sandy also is loving her twice a week day care stays and loves the attention from all the fabulous staff. It's not just the sta…"
Claire Spence

""My active Westie has been staying and playing at Rags & Bert's for 2 years now. He loves his regular playdays and runs inside excited to see all the staff and his doggy friends. Rags & Bert's have been fantastic for helping him run off his energy and learning how to socialise with multiple dogs. Rags & Bert's are our number 1 choice for playda…"
Kate

"“Thanks so much for the lovely photos! He looks so relaxed (which is a bonus!) We were really pleased with how smart and sweet-smelling he was when we got him back, and he wasn't traumatised at all by his very first grooming session! We'll definitely be bringing him back.”"
Simon & Hugo