We have only wood floors and 2 small area rugs and 2 dogs. One that does not shed and another that sheds a little. After having used it only twice in 4 weeks I had to take it in for service due to a clog in the motor. Then again after 2 uses in another 4 weeks, it has to go back again for the same problem. Hoover asked me how I was maintaining the vacuum (filters) I told them step by step. The supervisor then tells me it is a maintenance problem not a warranty problem, since I am not letting the filter dry long enough. It says overnight and that’s what I did before replacing it in vacuum. Then it was not used for at least another week, at the very least.The reason I bought this particular vacuum, it is designated specifically for households with dogs. DO NOT BUY IT.