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Willamina

@williecute

Dog-model and Under Canvas first-timer Willamina, aka Willie Cute, is not your average 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier. “She rules the house and bosses us around,” say her San Diego-based parents Laura and Joel. This past summer, Willie’s spunky sass and style made an appearance at Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase. Between barks and with the help of her parents, we got the inside scoop on what makes Under Canvas a dog’s dream getaway.

Which part of the Under Canvas experience did you love most?

Willie: I’m a house dog, a little pup that enjoys her creature comforts…I go everywhere with my mom and dad. I slept like a baby snuggled deep in the comfortable pillows between them—a girl needs her rest, right?! Laura and Joel: When Willie sleeps well, so do we. This was her first time in a tent. We thought she might have a hard time sleeping with all the night sounds of the wild desert, but it was quite the opposite. Dog people will understand, it’s a massive win if your dog is comfortable in a place away from home.

What gets your tail wagging more— a doggy-treat or playing outside?

Willie: I do love chewy peanut butter bites… I was definitely eyeing those fireside s’mores! Laura and Joel: She can’t have chocolate, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying the toasted marshmallow goodness.

How do you explore nature?

Willie: Chasing birds, chasing lizards…and mid-morning sunbathing sessions. All four pounds of me hiked around the on-site slot canyon, too! Laura and Joel: She is so tiny. If it weren’t for the on-site canyon hike, we wouldn’t have had the chance to see the desert with Willie. She loves the thought of the outdoors but enjoys the warm and cozy indoor comforts. Which is why she loved her stay at Under Canvas—the best of both worlds!

Our “Willie Cute” powwow with Willamina, Laura, and Joel shows how outdoor adventures are even better with our furry friends. Willie and her parents dream of taking an epic road trip with a twist: stay at every Under Canvas along the way! We hope to catch Willie at Under Canvas Bryce Canyon in 2022.

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