Radar's Bio

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Story Published: Jan 30, 2007 at 8:04 PM CST

Story Updated: Aug 11, 2010 at 9:55 AM CST


 

Radar the Weather Dog made his first on-air appearance in October 2005 and became an instant hit. Radar, a border collie adopted from the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society, was around 1 year old (10 months, we think) when he joined WNKY’s Weather Team.

In October 2006, hundreds of people came out to celebrate Radar’s 2nd birthday party at Chaney’s Dairy Barn. You can see pictures from the party below.
Appearing on WNKY weather segments, Radar's friendly disposition and love of the camera makes him the perfect on-air mascot.

Like thousands of other "children", Radar goes to doggy school to learn.  His trainer is Dustain Vance of Alpha Pet Boarding and Training.

Staff members have been taught how to handle Radar and we are always working on new tricks for Radar to try on and off camera. 
 

 

We thought sending Radar out into the community with Lindsey Collins to record our community calendar “Word from Radar” was a great idea. Radar loves to meet new people. Each week when our video crew and Lindsey are ready to leave for the shoot they ask Radar if he is ready to do another “Word from Radar” and Radar responds by running through the building and waiting for them at the door.


 

Although Radar lives at WNKY, he is never alone. Our overnight crew keeps watch over Radar during the night (although he mostly just sleeps in his bed nearby).  Morning crews get here around 5 a.m. for Radar's first morning walk and meal, and during the day he can usually be found in someone’s office playing, chewing or relaxing.

 

While Radar enjoys his weekdays and nights at WNKY, he does love weekend getaways. Either one of his station "parents" takes care of him at their home for Saturday and Sunday or he enjoys a big condo at Alpha Pet Boarding (this is only a slight exaggeration — Alpha is a great place).
 
Radar is treated to trips to pet parks, pet stores and much more while away from the station.

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