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 the 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:

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

Don't just take our word for it

"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

"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 just wanted to send a thanks to Sophie for giving Rolo the best grooms! Rolo always comes out smelling amazing and we love the style of haircut. You can tell Sophie genuinely cares for every dog she grooms, and itâ€™s safe to say, Rolo loves his monthly grooms! Also wanted to say that Rags and Bertâ€™s day care and doggy hotel is h…"
Jess & Rolo

"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

""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

"Thanks so much for the photos and amazing job grooming Scooby - very much appreciated! "
Mike & Scooby