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. 

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              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

              "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

              "I brought my young very shy puppy to Rags & Bert's. The staff were so nice and supportive, they took time to slowly introduce my puppy to other dogs, gave her cuddles and noticed when she needed time out. Roll on a few months and I have happy and confident puppy. "

              Kristina Kelly and Coco

              "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

              "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

              "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 with any other …"

              Angela Ford | Via Google Reviews

              ""Mr Alf my French Bulldog looks forward to having his spa day with Sophie at The Grooming Pod Rags & Bert's Sophie is amazing with Mr Alf and makes him feel very special with all the attention he needs, he looks like a young puppy when Sophie has finished with him Sophie has a calm and relaxing nature that Mr Alf loves and gives him the extra att…"

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

              0118 207 7788
              enquiries@ragsandberts.co.uk
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