How do we think Alison did?

Thank you Kate1949 why such hatred is baffling, I have been involved with dog rescue for years, the programme was far more about the presenter that the dogs

I wish Julian Clary had been given the job. He was a good friend of Paul O’Grady.

Yes, strange to single out Annie.

Anyone who has been in GN for any length of time knows that Anniebach is none of those things Jenn53.

Should we all pretend we love Alison, then, WHEN ASKED?
Some people don't like her; it's as simple as that.

The usual hostile and unkind comments about people from "Anniebach" towards people she has never met. Her comments often reveal a bitter, uncompassionate, racist and uneducated person.

Too big and too loud.
I avoided the programme as she seems to be on too many programmes and advertising.

Does she ever get a day of I wonder.

The wrong person definitely to host Battersea.

Unfortunately she didn't seem to connect with the dogs or have the right sense of humour.It was very strained.

I was so disappointed to hear AH was taking over from Paul O'Grady.

Surely they could have found someone with more dignity and genuine love of animals.

I watched it and think she did very well. Much better than she is on this morning

I was pleasantly surprised by the show, but spent the time worrying that those nails would damage the dogs and her jewelry seemed to get in the way of everything

I am not a fan of AH in fact I will usually turn off is she is on and even the adverts gets muted. I did watch For the Love of Dogs and must admit she wasn't as bad as I thought she would be but saying that, I am not sure if I will make a point of watching again. Yes Paul O'Grady was a special man.

Yes she is an act, not being cruel just concern for dogs

Don’t be cruel. She has a hard act to follow and people didn’t like Paul at first. She is a bit too much true, but she isn’t a pro presenter. A weird route for her.
She is better on the dog show than This morning- she must learn to tone down - give her time - be kind

Agree Dillonsgranma she should not have been allowed to hold or feed that puppy

For how big a star Paul was he never made the show about him he made it about the dogs after all it was all about them but i know Alison had big shoes to fill but it was more for the love of Alison not for the love of dogs and if she is left she will ruin his show. It needs someone who loves dogs she is coming across like it’s just an another job. I won’t be watching it again

I really enjoyed it. I thought Alison got it right. I used not to like her, I found her too loud, until I met her unexpectedly and she came across as a very nice person.

She made a complete mess of giving the puppy a bottle. Not tipped up
So the poor puppy will have been gulping air not milk .
And the long talon nails! Not suitable at all to be with any animal. She’ll have their eyes out with those claws .!
Martin Clunes would be the right person for this programme

Alison Hammond is the flavour of the month at present, popping up everywhere or so it seems! I dare say the novelty will wear off in time and we will see less of her. It’s happened before with lots of presenters and seems to be an oft repeated tactic of TV executives. Get what they think is a winning formula and flog it to death! I wish they would be a bit more imaginative and give other people a chance!

Some who loves dogs and has a nice gentle demeanour? yes,
yes, yes

He would get my vote.
He has a nice gentle demeanor, too.

Martin Clunes absolutely loves animals. He'd be very good in that job.

Martin Clunes would be a great alternative. Warm,funny and a huge animal lover.

I was pleasantly surprised as she appeared to care for the dogs and there was no guffawing or loudness. She does not appear to know much about dogs so has a steep learning curve. I agree, it should not be a follow on what Paul did- he was so caring and loved the dogs. It is an impossible act to follow.

She does not own a dog but perhaps her lifestyle does not allow her to care for it properly.

I cannot think who could have filled Paul's shoes.

I like Alison on Bake Off.
For the Love of dogs seemed very flat. Just didn't have that spark for me.
We know it's a hard act to follow after Paul but to me there just wasn't any connection between Alison and the dogs.
No doubt I'll continue to watch. Miss you Paul.