This thing is absolutely garbage for pets. We have 4 dogs in our house, and I can't even use the vacuum for 1 pass over the house. The motor overheats and just shuts off. The hair immediately gets stuf inside the vacuum tube because of the design of the catch can. If it runs for more than 5 minutes I have to dump it out 3 times to make sure nothing is clogged. Can't shout this loud enough. Do not buy the shark stick vacuums. They are the worst