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Meet Sporty, the River North Dog Who Is Able to Walk Himself There’s no better way to stroll downtown than with Sporty, an 8-year-old golden retriever who can carry his own leash. Commuters, shoppers, tourists—just about everyone smiles at this talented canine. “It’s crazy how smart he is, anywhere he goes in the city,” says David Duncan, Sporty’s owner. Duncan thinks Sporty seems to derive a sense of pride from it. “He really became a better dog once we put the leash in his mouth.” —BETTINA CHANG Read more atchicagomag.com/sporty. VIDEOS How does a Second City show come together? Go behind the scenes of A Red Line Runs Through It at chicagomag.com /secondcity. FREE E-NEWSLETTERS Weekly email newsletters alert you to the latest in dining, culture, shopping, and current events. Sign up at chicagomag.com/newsletters. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Chicago at facebook.com/chicagomagazine,…