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

""Our Labrador started Daycare at Rags and Bert’s the second day they opened over eight years ago and is still enjoying his days there. Burt is quite nervous at times but the team understand this and look after him very well. Five years ago Ava, another Labrador joined our family and as a puppy she enjoyed her time at Daycare and still goes but on…"
Alexia & Burt

"Jake was brilliant with working with our oversea rescue. He was very patient and understanding of his reactiveness and managed to get the best out of him. Would highly recommend, and would use in the future if we chose to adopt again."
Kayleigh

"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 didnâ€™t expect. I would thoroughly recommend Rags and Bertâ€™s - they really care about each dog and tre…"
Cheryl Cooke

"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

"Great place friendly staff our little Blu loves it every time we take him we feel he is very safe and in good hands A* "
Carl & Blue

"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