A:Answer Hi jen,
Some dogs dislike vacuums because of the noise, but this vacuum emits the same noise level as other vacuums of its size. It does have rubberized tools to attract stubborn pet hair, so it's a great vacuum to have with dogs in the house. As to address what the previous answer claimed, the belt is easy to change and the only "specialized" tool you need is a Philips screwdriver. Just remove the base plate, slide the brushroll out, remove the belt and slide the new one in around the pulley. Then slide the brushroll back in and put the base plate back on. Hope this clears up any confusion! -- John, Hoover Customer Care
