we just started grooming at home and i bought a small grooming table for 30 dollars at PetEdge.com and i also got a comb and some scissors... that's really all you need to start.. oh that and some treats
Layla isn't crazy about grooming time but i try and at least trim her a few times a week to get her used to it.. she hates getting around her face done but she is getting much more tolerant and i am getting ebtter too.. keep in mind if you are doing a full grooming with bath and blow dry it will take probably 1-2 hours, just make sure you have the time before you start
good luck!