Our Reading Site

Welcome to Rags & Bert’s Reading

Our original home in the heart of Reading, offering fully licensed and insured Doggy Daycare, Dog Hotel stays, Dog & Puppy Training, and professional Dog Grooming in a safe, fun and caring environment.

Conveniently located close to Reading town centre with ample on-site parking, drop-off and collection is quick and easy for busy owners.

📍 Where to Find Us

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

📞 0118 207 7788
📧 enquiries@ragsandberts.co.uk

🕒 Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 6:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: By appointment only

We offer a Dog Bus Collection & Drop-Off Service

Our dog-friendly bus operates Monday to Friday:

Morning collections: 8:30am – 10:00am
Lunchtime collection/drop-off: 12:15pm – 1:15pm
Afternoon drop-off: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

If you're not home, you can arrange for us to securely hold a key or use a key-safe at your property.

£7.50 per trip within 5 miles of our Reading site.

Collections outside standard hours and weekends are available by appointment only, charged at £1.75 per mile (minimum £25 per trip).
All dogs are transported safely and securely by our trained team.

Our Collection Area:

We collect from addresses within a 5-mile driving distance of our location (this is based on road travel, not a straight-line radius). For their comfort, we aim to minimise the length of time dogs spend in the Dog Bus.

Check if you're in our area:

Click the Google Maps link below
Enter your postcode
Google Maps will show your driving distance to us
If you are within 5 miles by road, we can collect from you

Check your distance: Google Maps

Don't forget our REFER A FRIEND deal if you have a doggy owner based near our new site in Farnborough.

Don't just take our word for it

"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

"“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

""Rags & Bert's recently upgraded their grooming service. The Grooming Pod by Sophie is a fantastic grooming service. I couldn't be happier with the monthly service and treatment my dogs receive. Sophie has lots of experience, with nervous dogs to first timers and pups, is super friendly and is a great addition to the Rag and Bert's team. We love th…"
Tracy

""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 🥰""
Thea

"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

""I have been taking my Puppy Toy Poodle for nearly one year to the groomers - Sophie. Teddy is a nervous dog, but while at Rags & Bert's he settles very quickly. He always looks great when washed cut and groomed, looking forward to next groom. Well done Sophie.""
Maria & Teddy