About The grooming pod

The Grooming Pod at Rags & Bert‘s offers a calm and safe space for dogs; with our expertise in canine behaviour you can be assured your dog will be loved by our dedicated team in a safe environment and know that the groom will be finished to an exceptionally high standard at a fair price. 

We understand that every dog that visits a grooming facility is an individual and has a different personality, some dogs are more nervous than others just like humans! Here at The Grooming Pod at Rags and Bert's we tailor our grooming services to suit each and every dog.

We offer a calm and personalized 1-2-1 grooming approach for your dog. We guarantee that only  one dog will be groomed in our Grooming Pod at any one time giving them complete  care and attention throughout their grooming treatment.

  • Personal advice on your dog's coat care, grooming needs, grooming products and grooming schedule
  • One on one care and attention
  • Fully licensed and insured
  • Fully qualified and experienced staff 
  • An award-winning business 
  • State-of-the-art grooming pod                                 
  • Latest technology and equipment                          
  • Safety and comfort at the forefront  
  • Always keeping up with the latest trends 

              PIF DOGGY DAYCARE OF THE YEAR

              AWARD WINNING DOGGY DAYCARE

              Introducing Sophie

              Our Head Grooming Stylist, Sophie, has years of experience in the grooming industry.  Fully qualified as a CIty & Guilds Level 3 Groomer, Sophie has worked in both large grooming salons and smaller, personalised independent grooming salons, grooming both cats and dogs.

              Recently she became fully trained in Emmi Ultra Sonic Teeth Cleaning. Sophie stays up to date with the latest grooming trends and is currently learning Asian Fusion Grooming. 

              At Rags & Bert's our Grooming Pod team members are carefully selected based on their exceptional styling skills and genuine love for dogs.  Our groomers boast years of industry experience and are fully qualified to ensure your dog receives top-notch care and a five star groom. 

              1. Register Online

              1. Register Online

              We need some info before we meet. Register online and we'll call you automatically once this is done to discuss your doggy needs and set up a visit.
              2. Sniff Around

              2. Sniff Around

              We'll call you to set up a time for you and your dog to visit for a Tour and 30-minute Play & Stay Assessment. We'll show you around and assess your dog with other dogs. We offer confidence building sessions for dogs who need this before joining daycare.
              3. Regular Plays

              3. Regular Plays

              Sign up for regular full-day or half-day doggy daycare and choose the days that suit you subject to availability. You can also book in to our modern dog hotel for short or long stays.

              Book your kennel date

              Meet our dedicated team of dog lovers.  Our team is made up of passionate, experienced and dedicated dog lovers who treat every dog like their own.  With a deep understanding of canine behaviour and a commitment to creating a safe, fun and nurturing environment, we ensure your furry friend enjoys every moment with us. 

              Julia
              Julia

              Julia

              Owner
              Sarah
              Sarah

              Sarah

              Bookings & Sales Support Leader
              Juliet
              Juliet

              Juliet

              Marketing Manager

              Dog Blog

              From tips and advice for dog and puppy owners, to tasty doggy treat recipes for all occasions, you'll find loads of useful info here. 

              Grooming
              Grooming

              Doggy Gallery

              Browse our doggy gallery to see how much fun our dogs have sniffing, playing, resting and exploring with their furrifrends!

              Don't just take our word for it

              "We are very happy with Alfie's groom, I don't expect he was that easy. In fact, I'm surprised you managed to get a photo of him on the table without being held down with more than a lead!! "

              Sarah & Alfie

              "I wanted to take a moment to give some feedback about Sophie, who has been grooming my dog, Luki. I’ve been coming to her regularly for full grooms—bath, haircut, nail trim, ear cleaning—and I honestly can’t speak highly enough of the work she does. Luki is a large, very fluffy Sproodle, and he’s not easy to groom—he gets anxious and…"

              Teresa & Luki

              "My dog Alfie has just completed the Steady Paws training programme and the experience has been excellent from start to finish. I’d especially like to highlight how fantastic Jake has been throughout the programme. The training was tailored perfectly to help address Alfie's anxiety on the lead when he meets other (bigger) dogs and Jake has been…"

              Lindsay

              "“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

              "We both absolutely adore this place and he has the best time playing with all his friends and I have complete trust and faith in Julia and her amazing team. He has also stayed overnight and would be very happy for him to do so again."

              Catherine Forbes and Findlay

              "" Sophie is the best groomer I’ve used in 14 years. She takes time to get to know the dogs and is so patient. George has never let anyone trim is dew claws and we’ve always had the stress of getting him partially sedated so the vet could do it - thanks to Sophie we now don’t have to bother as she’s managed to do it for us! All three of my d…"

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              Rags & Bert's Ltd
              25 Loverock Road
              Reading
              Berkshire
              RG30 1DZ

              0118 207 7788
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