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

"I just wanted to send a thanks to Sophie for giving Rolo the best grooms! Rolo always comes out smelling amazing and we love the style of haircut. You can tell Sophie genuinely cares for every dog she grooms, and itâ€™s safe to say, Rolo loves his monthly grooms! Also wanted to say that Rags and Bertâ€™s day care and doggy hotel is h…"
Jess & Rolo

""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

"We started bringing our new puppy to the Friday Puppy Party and he can't get enough. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and genuine dog people. We couldn't be happier with the start the Rags and Bert's team is giving our new puppy and can already see the lifelong benefits from this early socialization. We are now working on training our puppy w…"
Mike & Oliver

"I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for looking after our beloved spaniel, "Blue," during his stays at the hotel. It means a lot to us knowing that he is being well taken care of when he's away from home. We've noticed that he seems to genuinely enjoy his time there, despite returning home for the weekends. Initially, he seemed a bit lo…"
David & Blue

"Thank you for having Suzi over Christmas and New Year, we missed her so much! But the postcards & Instagram kept us up to date so thank you very much to all the staff that looked after her. She looked to be having a great time. She was also beautifully groomed when we collected her on our return from our holiday. Thank you, Sophie. "
Fliss & Suzi

"Rags & Bert's have been incredibly patient, understanding and supportive of our very nervous rescue dog. They worked at our pace as well as guided us and now our dog loves daycare."
Sharna Swaine and Rafa