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Cris Rankin got her first taste of being an animal trainer for the entertainment industry during the late 1980s. Prior to that she had always known that she would work with animals for a living but after spending a couple of weeks as a dog trainer on her first feature film, she was completely hooked.

She spent a few years working in L.A under one of the best big cat trainers in the country (Brian McMillan) and although this was a great experience, she eventually decided to come home to be with her family in Arizona.

She continued to work with all types of exotic and domestic animals including spending years as a private dog trainer, a vet tech and a zoo keeper.

During this time she continued to long for work involving animals with the entertainment industry. She eventually met Gerry Kline and Nancy Winton with A1 Animal Talent and began working for them as a trainer in the mid 1990s.

This has proven to be one of the best things to ever happen to her . About 4 years ago Cris bought into the company and, along with Gerry Kline and Kathleen Holland, is currently a full partner in the agency.

Kathleen Holland has been involved with animals since the early 1970 when she worked as a Veterinary technician for a hospital that catered to both dogs and cats as well as exotic animals.
The experience she gained there coupled with her love of animals convinced her that the field of animals was where she would like to remain. Kathleen is a professional groomer and all types and sizes of dogs and cats (as well as a variety of other animals) have benefited from her expertise to help them look and feel their best.
As a dog trainer she has had the pleasure of watching owners dogs under her training blossom from rowdy canines to well behaved dogs...many of whom have gone on to compete, and title, at AKC obedience trials.

Kathleen has titled multiple dogs in Obedience, Rally and Agility and she is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
The award winning Arizona Great Dane Drill Team was founded by her and has performed as far away as Kentucky. They can be seen performing at local events, parades and at schools where they host an education program written by Kathleen to help children learn about being responsible dog owners.

In Memory of Gerry Cline

As current partners of A1Animal Talent, Kathleen and Cris would like to express their gratitude to Gerry Kline, who sadly passed away in 2009. We are forever in her debt for allowing us to work in an industry that we truly love. She often referred to herself as a "crusty old broad" . Her dry humor and sharp wit will be missed

Thanks Gerry !