Ep266 - The "Mutt Nut" Simon Moody
From Life With Your Dog by Panos Anagnostou & Luke Badman
December 9, 2025 · 1h 26m · Episode 266
About this episode
Panos interviews Simon Moody, a UK-based dog trainer, discussing his diverse experiences in dog training and addressing common myths and challenges faced by modern pet owners.
In this episode Panos sits down with Simon, “The Mutt Nut”, a UK-based trainer who’s worked at both extremes of the dog-training world — from sled dogs in Norway, to street dogs across Europe, to guide dogs, pet dogs and heavy-duty aggression cases through rescue organisations. Simon’s known for his no-nonsense motto: “Cut the fluff and focus on what works.”We dive deep into his journey, the lessons he’s collected from wildly different environments, and how those experiences shaped his training philosophy. Simon opens up about industry myths, why trainers conflict, where owners go wrong, and how he blends motivation, play, and tools to get real-world results. We also unpack reactivity and aggression, the lifestyle vs training debate, what play really means to a dog, and why modern pet owners are struggling more than ever. If you’re a trainer, an owner, or someone trying to navigate the noise in today’s dog-training landscape, this episode will give you clarity, perspective, and a whole lot of practical gems. Find Simon- www.themuttnut.com Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.instagram.com/itslukebadman >>…
People in this episode
Hosts: Panos Anagnostou, Luke Badman
Guest: Simon Moody
Topics covered
- dog training
- aggression
- reactivity
- training philosophy
- pet ownership
- motivation
- play
Keywords
- dog training
- Simon Moody
- aggression
- reactivity
- training philosophy
- pet ownership
- motivation
- play
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: www.themuttnut.com, www.npdogtraining.com, www.instagram.com/itslukebadman, www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast, www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast, www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com
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