I've struggled with dog hair for years and just kinda ignored it, but this year I got fed up with using two different techniques that never really got the hair up. I read a lot of reviews and took the plunge with the Bissell. Like others said I was amazed, and disgusted, with the amount of hair and dirt I got with the first use. Love the "no bag" feature and the lift off. I've had the Bissell for two weeks and loving it so far, I hope it lasts. I like to buy good equipment and I keep it for a long time so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for this one.