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

Book your Play & Stay Today

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

"The care and loving kindness you show Brownie is the main reason Rags & Berts is my kennel of choice. "
Lorena & Brownie

"My beautiful miniature cockapoo had a groom with Sophie last Friday. Sophie was so patient with Suzi who really isn’t easy to groom as she is quite nervous having experienced other not so caring groomers in the past. She looked lovely & smelt beautiful when I collect her - thank you Sophie."
A Happy Customer

"Our dachshund, Enzo, had a long stay at Rags and Bert’s and we all loved it! We’ve all seen him flourish, becoming more confident and social thanks to his time at the daycare. As pawrents (especially when traveling), we felt reassured knowing our dog was in safe and capable hands. We also really appreciated the updates they sent while we were a…"
Laura Soto Miranda

"As Lilly is a ex street dog that was rescued from a kill shelter in Romania it was really important that we found her somewhere we could board her when we were on holiday that wasn’t a “traditional” kennel setup. We have hit the jackpot with Rags and Bert’s, she absolutely adores her stays there, she properly sulks for a couple of days when…"
Sally & Lilly

"Rags & Bert's takes care of my fur baby like heâ€™s their own. Even respects his diva demands as he thinks heâ€™s more human than dog. I really donâ€™t trust anyone else and he has the BEST time every time heâ€™s there."
Katie Kopka and Ascher

""My pomsky Storm has had numerous holidays at Rags & Bert's, he always comes back happy and relaxed. We love to receive the email updates and photos of him having fun whilst we’re away, very reassuring.""
Alex & Storm