What products or equipment should I have on hand at home, and what else should I know prior to having my dog groomed?

All dog owners should have the proper brush(s) and comb for their type of breed. A good quality nail clipper and , "Kwik stop" to stop bleeding of a clipped nail. ( it happens don't worry that's why they make Kwik stop) Sometimes when groomers cut the nails, we are suppose to go just in front of the "quick" or vein. When the owner shows up the dog prances and spins on the flooring and carpet just enough to file that nail a little more, opening up the vein, which bleeds. Now don't panick, the bleeding looks like a lot of blood but if your dog is healthy and has no blood clotting disorder, it will clot all on its own, or apply that Kwik stop to the nail that you just bought for your dog supplies. While your at the pharmacy buy Gold bond medicated powder and/or Zincofax diaper rash cream. These two products help dogs to stop scatching, sometimes just because of clipping. They will get used to it in time. Some dogs react more than others. Apply gold bond to the coat, NOT on any open sores ... more