Newbie cleaner here: why does my Hoover vacuum keep clogging on basic dust bunnies?

I'm a total rookie in the cleaning game, been doing house cleans for like 2 months now in north jersey where these old apartments are full of god knows what. Paid $150 for a brand new Hoover that was supposed to handle everything, but it clogs up every 10 minutes on just regular dust and pet hair. Watched a Melissa Maker video on YouTube about pro cleaning secrets, thought that'd help, but nope. Anyone got tips for a newbie without breaking the bank? Saw some rants on r/CleaningTips about cheap vacs sucking, literally. FML, this job's tougher than it looks.

Empty the canister more often and use a crevice tool for tight spots, that'll cut down on clogs big time.

Hoovers are okay for starters but they ain't built for pro level, you'll be pissed when it dies on you mid-job.