In Sussex County, "walk the dog" doesn't mean a lazy loop around the block - it usually means "hike a ridge, scale a hill, and maybe wrestle a stick from a determined golden retriever halfway up a trail." And the Ford Explorer? Recently spotlighted by Nielsen Editorial as one of the best vehicles for pets in NJ, it's the SUV built for exactly that kind of lifestyle.
Whether you're navigating twisty backroads to High Point State Park, heading to a Swartswood Lake day with two dogs in the back and enough gear to outfit a Boy Scout troop, or just trying to keep the Saint Bernard from sitting directly on the cooler (again), the Explorer is more than ready for the chaos.
The fold-flat third-row gives you the kind of space that makes it feel like you're driving a mobile cabin - perfect for big dogs, travel crates, or that emergency blanket your dog insists on dragging everywhere like it's part of their emotional support kit. And with rear-seat climate control, your co-pilot stays warm after jumping into a freezing stream without asking, or cool after that trail sprint they definitely weren't trained for.
Toss in the hands-free liftgate, and now you've got a setup that lets you open the back while holding a leash, a fishing pole, a half-chewed tennis ball, and what's left of your patience. Because when your dog's wet, tangled in the leash, and still trying to climb into the front seat, you do not have time to fumble for buttons. Stop by Nielsen Ford of Sussex to check out the Explorer in person.
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