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

"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

"This place is amazing. I was nervous about leaving my GSD Tao while away on holiday however their caring nature and stimulating dog activities completely put my mind at rest . The regular updates also helped and was an amazing touch I didn’t expect. I would thoroughly recommend Rags and Bert’s - they really care about each dog and tre…"

Cheryl Cooke

""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

"Just wanted to say thank you to you all for looking after Lou Lou her first stay away from us and we are so pleased it was with you . The little postcards meant the world to us to see how she was getting on. And her groom before she came home is amazing looks fantastic. Thanks so much again and I won’t be worried leaving her as know she’s in…"

Lisa

""Like many dogs, our Leonberger isn’t keen on going to the groomers! But in Sophie we have found someone who is very respectful and responsive to our big girl. She will only go as far as tolerated and always follows our wishes. She recommended 5 weekly grooms to try to get our girl more used to the process and we think that is working. Sophie goe…"

Claire

""Sophie is the best groomer I’ve ever had and my dog absolutely loves her! She always comes back looking cuter than ever and she is much happier in the warmer weather ☺️ even in the winter she loves it and doesn’t get so muddy on her walks 😍 would recommend Sophie to anyone 🥰""

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25 Loverock Road
Reading
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