Type Of Business:
1) Pet product company 2) Licensed Chihuahua breeder
Marketing Area:
1) National 2) International
Expertise:
Pet training; Owner education; Enhanced quality through ethical standards in breeding long-coat Chihuahuas
Major Product/SVS:
1) Wiki Wags brand disposable male wraps for dogs 2) Ethical breeding of long-coat Chihuahuas
Favorite Business Publication:
Dog USA; Puppy USA; Dog World; Pet Product News
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Sewing; Cooking; Spending time with her husband, family and friends; Spending time with her Chihuahuas; Relaxing by the water; Eating new foods; Donating to charities and church
Education Degrees:
High School Diploma
Affiliations Awards:
Texas Inventors' Association; American Kennel Club; National Association of Professional Women; Cambridge Who's Who
Place of Birth:
Saint Louis
Industry:
Dog Breeding & Pet Services
State/Country of Origin:
MO/USA
Children's Names:
Britany, Michael
Date of Distinction:
7/13/2011
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Jangula would be liked to be remembered as a person who was honest.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
She would solve the problem of starvation.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
She would like to dine with Ralph Waldo Emerson, who was a poet and writer, as he was a distant relative.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspects of her career include founding Wiki Wags and seeing how many families have appreciated the product, and enjoying the company of her "wee" Chihuahuas.
Charity:
Ordained Elder, Local Presbyterian Church; Various Organizations for Homeless People; Local and National Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; The Humane Society of the United States
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hands-on experience. In addition, she has always listened to and heeded the inner voice of God, which she has been aware of since childhood, as far back as she can remember.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she grew up in this line of work.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Jangula has been involved in the pet industry for more than 30 years. In fact, at the age of 5, she trained one of the top 10 beagles in the United States for the American Kennel Club's professional showing. She is the inventor of Wiki Wags brand disposable male wraps that prevent male dogs from spraying urine in the house. Ms. Jangula also breeds long-coat Chihuahuas, and is known around the world for the advice she provides via the "Ask Linda" link on her website. She is an ordained elder, as is her husband, and a deeply spiritual person. She believes that the highest honor lies in truth and honesty, and that it is essential to maintain a high sense of integrity in all areas of life. Ms. Jangula also finds it interesting that she has "parallel genes" with the great American thinker Ralph Waldo Emerson, who was a direct ancestor of her grandfather. Although she by no means places herself on the same plane as Emerson, she feels that her inherited roots run deep, and sees parallels between her life and his. Emerson's intellect, connection with the divine, humility, service, emphasis on truth, and hard-won optimism are touchstones for her.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Breeding and raising long-coat Chihuahua puppies; Placing puppies in safe, attentive, nurturing homes; Answering questions posted to the "Ask Linda" link on her website; Marketing Wiki Wags brand disposable male dog wraps
Awards/Honors:
VIP Woman of the Year, National Association of Professional Women (2011-2012); Cambridge Who's Who (2011); Ethical Chihuahua Breeder Award (2011); Pet Dedication Website Award (2010); Creative Writing Awards; Art Scholarship
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Jangula hopes to have her products in every dog owner's home.