I find the biggest help to get more coverage is to get the pole mods, you will have to hang the tarp closer to the hammock, but with covering you and the dog the pole mods will give you a more room. Also a UQ protector from 2QZQ is an awesome investment, if you do not want to get the one from warbonnet. My UQ Protector is technically is for a bridge hammock but work just find for my GE aswell.