I know what you mean about groomers I took my Sweeti to 3 different ones and he was soo afraid and ended up with ear infection every time. I told them over & over to be carful not to get water in his ears. I got an arm to hook on a table I have groomer table cost too much & I have no room for it. As far as clippers I bought & returned 3 before I found a good one at a decent price Andis--model RACD comes with 3 blades and 4 combs.You will also need a curved pair of scissors,a blant tip pair for ears and arond eyes.Those are something you are better out to pay alittle more & get a clean cut. Try checking ebay I got a much better price on clippers & curved scissors. Hope this helps you. Have a great week.