Kennel supervisor vs dog sitter

The differences between kennel supervisors and dog sitters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a kennel supervisor, becoming a dog sitter takes usually requires 1-3 months. Additionally, a kennel supervisor has an average salary of $26,855, which is higher than the $25,532 average annual salary of a dog sitter.

The top three skills for a kennel supervisor include PET, customer service and dog food. The most important skills for a dog sitter are PET, customer service, and dog care.

Kennel supervisor vs dog sitter overview

	Kennel Supervisor	Dog Sitter
Yearly salary	$26,855	$25,532
Hourly rate	$12.91	$12.28
Growth rate	19%	28%
Number of jobs	1,416	67,682
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	47	32
Years of experience	6	3

Kennel supervisor vs dog sitter salary

Kennel supervisors and dog sitters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Kennel Supervisor	Dog Sitter
Average salary	$26,855	$25,532
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $35,000	Between $10,000 And $64,000
Highest paying City	-	Warwick, RI
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	CARE
Best paying industry	-	Professional

Differences between kennel supervisor and dog sitter education

There are a few differences between a kennel supervisor and a dog sitter in terms of educational background:

	Kennel Supervisor	Dog Sitter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Psychology
Most common college	Northwestern University	Texas A&M University - Commerce

Kennel supervisor vs dog sitter demographics

Here are the differences between kennel supervisors' and dog sitters' demographics:

	Kennel Supervisor	Dog Sitter
Average age	47	32
Gender ratio	Male, 34.3% Female, 65.7%	Male, 22.0% Female, 78.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.3% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 31.7% Asian, 1.1% White, 58.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 4.3% Unknown, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 2.6% White, 68.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	11%

Differences between kennel supervisor and dog sitter duties and responsibilities

Kennel supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage, and safely operate the MWD explosive program.
Trim and style dog coats, according to client's instructions and breed standards.
Consult with owners and help recommend the best path to keep up with their pet's grooming needs.
Educate and investigate applicants for pet adoption.
Provide animal care and management; maintain cleanliness of the facility; assist licensed veterinary technicians in restraint of animals.
Train with Avimark system including scheduling and blocking appointments and surgeries.

Dog sitter example responsibilities.

Manage all breeding, whelping, raising of puppies, grooming and showing of dogs for owners in the AKC.
Groom, trim, and clip animals' coats.
Provide smaller services such as cleaning ears, clipping nails, and small scissoring around eyes and paws.
Bath a variety of dog breeds, and provide basic grooming sanitary needs such as clipping nails and cleaning ears.
Maintain professional relationship with pet owners and communicate through email and phone regarding daily pet behavior.
Manage all breeding, whelping, raising of puppies, grooming and showing of dogs for owners in the AKC.

Kennel supervisor vs dog sitter skills

Common kennel supervisor skills

PET, 44%
Customer Service, 10%
Dog Food, 8%
Surgical Procedures, 7%
Animal Handling, 6%
Quality Care, 4%

Common dog sitter skills

PET, 66%
Customer Service, 20%
Dog Care, 10%
Fresh Water, 1%
Clients Homes, 0%
Child Care, 0%