The Mad Dog is not one of Disney's or Mickey's best, however it is still a very good short. The story is somewhat paint-by-numbers in structure in spots, but has great energy and doesn't have any dull spots, plus it was interesting to see Pluto causing mass chaos in a city which I haven't seen done before in the Mickey/Pluto shorts. The animation is crisp and clean with slick character designs if not having much that stands out. The music is vibrantly orchestrated and has a lot of character. The gags are great fun, the one with the Chinaman is one that some might take offence to nowadays but I did find it amusing, but the ones with the cow and the police phone and the giant pig and the whiskey barrel are even better. Mickey is likable, and Pete is a great antagonistic foil, but it is cute and funny Pluto who steals the show.
All in all, a very good short that falls slightly short of greatness. 8/10 Bethany Cox