{"id":1183,"date":"2024-08-09T23:15:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T23:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/?page_id=1183"},"modified":"2025-11-05T07:09:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T07:09:24","slug":"fear-free-pet-sitter-certification-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/certifications\/fear-free-certified-trainers-groomers-other-pet-professionals\/fear-free-pet-sitter-certification-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Sitter Certification Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero \">\n  <div class=\"hero-copy center-small \">\n          <h1>Pet Sitter Certification Program<\/h1>\n        <p>This course will equip pet sitters with a scientifically sound knowledge base in animal body language, dog walking, behavior and training basics, enrichment, home life, travel, administering medications, and more so that they can offer top-level Fear Free care to pets and provide owners with basic support and advice.<\/p>\n    <span class=\"button-container\">\n                <\/span>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hero-dog\">\n      <picture class=\"background\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sitters.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" alt=\"\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sitter-mobile.webp\" alt=\"\">\n      <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"anchor-nav sticky\" aria-labelledby=\"anchorNavlabel\">\n\t<span id=\"anchorNavlabel\" class=\"visually-hidden\">Inline page navigation<\/span>\n  <span class=\"anchor-container\">\n    <ul class=\"menu has-logo\">\n              <li class=\"anchor-logo\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FF_CertPro_RGB_REV@2x.webp\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#about\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">About<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Overview<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#benefits\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Benefits<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#requirements\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Requirements<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#pricing\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Pricing<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"https:\/\/my.fearfree.com\/product\/Pet%20Sitter%20Membership\/01tTR00000F7ArdYAF\" class=\"anchor-link solid yellow button\">Purchase<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n  <\/span>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer d-none d-md-block\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"about\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-palebutter-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pet Sitter Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This membership is designed for pet sitting professionals. The certification program included with this membership will equip pet sitters with a scientifically sound knowledge base in animal body language, dog walking, behavior and training basics, enrichment, home life, travel, administering medications, and more so that they can offer top-level Fear Free care to pets and provide owners with basic support and advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column  full-bleed-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2282192129-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1186\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2282192129-2.webp 845w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2282192129-2-254x300.webp 254w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2282192129-2-768x909.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column  padding-column-nopadding is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pet Sitter Certification Program will equip pet sitters with a scientifically sound knowledge base in animal body language, dog walking, behavior and training basics, enrichment, home life, travel, administering medications, and more so that they can offer top-level Fear Free care to pets and provide owners with basic support and advice. The Fear Free Certified\u00ae pet sitter will be empowered to help educate pet owners on reading dog and cat body language and provide ideas for how enrichment and training can be incorporated into the pet\u2019s environment and routine, promoting not only a calmer pet-sitting stay but also a richer, more fulfilling life. We\u2019ll cover everything from the very first greeting of a pet to creating calmer leash walks to delivering medications in a Fear Free manner and much more! This course was reviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petsit.com\/\">PSI (Pet Sitters International)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/petsitters.org\/\">NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Course author: Mikkel Becker, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, CDBC, CTC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is approved through the following organizations:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6 hours of PACCC CEUs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n  <div class=\"accordion ice\">\n   \n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690c41d7c749e\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690c41d7c749e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690c41d7c749e\">\n        Module 1: The Fundamentals of Fear Free      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id690c41d7c749e\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690c41d7c749e\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: The Impact of Fear, Anxiety and Stress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain changes that occur in a body resulting from elevated levels of fear, anxiety, and stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detail ways in which high stress alters normal thinking and functioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain some of the ways that chronic stress impacts the body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Dog and Cat Body Language 101<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognize the importance of reading body language signals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain the stress responses known as the \u201cFour Fs\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note body language signals indicating rising FAS in dogs and cats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Considerate Approach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define Considerate Approach and give examples of how to employ it while pet sitting dogs and cats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State how underlying illness and pain impact the animal\u2019s experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe common signs of pain in animals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 4: Gentle Control<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe Gentle Control and why it\u2019s important<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe three strategies involved in positioning a pet for Gentle Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify at least two Gentle Control tools and why they are useful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain Touch Gradient and how it\u2019s incorporated into Gentle Control handling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n              <p class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690c41d7c7712\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690c41d7c7712\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690c41d7c7712\">\n        Module 2: Animal Behavior and Enrichment      <\/button>\n    <\/p>\n      <div id=\"id690c41d7c7712\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690c41d7c7712\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: The Impact of Genetics on Behavior<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe ways genetics influence behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how key characteristics of different breeds such as Labradors and German shepherds influence their personality and behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Life Stages of Dogs and Cats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indicate the timeframe of the socialization periods for dogs and cats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain basic guidelines for successful socialization experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List common challenges experienced during adolescence and how you can help adolescent dogs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe various cognitive changes that senior animals commonly experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Enriching Animals\u2019 Lives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe why enrichment for pets, especially those who might be stressed while their parents are away, is important<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give examples of simple enrichment strategies to employ with the pets you are sitting, including food-based, scent-based, and exploration-based<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 4: Training and Behavior Basics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe how classical conditioning and desensitization can help pet sitters when they are working with fearful or anxious pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain how pet sitters can use capturing, targeting, and shaping with the pets they care for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the dangers of using punishment and why it should be avoided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate how positive reinforcement can be used to replace unwanted behaviors such as barking, jumping up, scratching the furniture, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690c41d7c792f\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690c41d7c792f\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690c41d7c792f\">\n        Module 3: Staging Success from Greetings to Car Rides      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id690c41d7c792f\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690c41d7c792f\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Client Intake: What You Should Ask<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List at least three key pieces of information you should gather about the pet you will be sitting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define and give examples of a treat ladder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain three details to secure when obtaining emergency contact information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Greeting Pets Safely<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recount two reasons why meeting the pet prior to care is important<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State three ways to reduce pets\u2019 stress when you greet them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List strategies to keep yourself safe while greeting overly exuberant dogs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relay different positives that can be integrated into a meet-and-greet scenario<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Settling In<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain stress-reduction methods to employ in the pet\u2019s home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List actions you can take to help a cat or dog settle in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 4: Calmer Car Rides and Carriers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List ways to prepare the vehicle ahead of time for a Fear Free car ride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List three tips for encouraging a pet to move into the carrier by choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe strategies for encouraging a reluctant pet to feel more comfortable with their carrier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe how a pet carrier is best positioned for car travel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690c41d7c7bfa\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690c41d7c7bfa\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690c41d7c7bfa\">\n        Module 4: Physical Care and Medications      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id690c41d7c7bfa\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690c41d7c7bfa\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Applying Fear Free Concepts to Home Care<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe how the FAS Scale and FAS Spectrum can be incorporated into physical care to monitor and respond appropriately to FAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List three Considerate Approach strategies useful for setting up a soothing surrounding environment for the pet\u2019s care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State three ways Gentle Control can be incorporated for positioning an animal in a stationary position for an aspect of care, like removing a burr from a dog\u2019s coat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain how Touch Gradient helps you handle sensitive areas of the animal\u2019s body, such as a paw or an ear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide two tips for treating a pet with dietary sensitivities and limitations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Distractions and How to Use Them<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detail when distraction techniques are useful during home care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List two limitations of distractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide two tips for calmer baths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Touch = Treat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain how a \u201ctouch = treat\u201d-type method differs from distraction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elaborate on when \u201ctouch = treat\u201d is preferable to distraction-based methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 4: Accustoming Pets to Tools and Equipment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide a step-by-step plan to introduce care equipment in a less stressful way to the dog or cat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate Touch Gradient into bringing tools near the animal for delivery of care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relay three training steps for more calmly placing wearable equipment, like an Elizabethan collar (cone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 5: Administering Medications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List three strategies for Fear Free delivery of topical medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List two ways to provide medications more successfully with a pet who dislikes taking pills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State how distractions may be used while administering ear or eye medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 6: Cooperative Care<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define a Treat-Ment Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain two steps for familiarizing an animal to a Treat-Ment station space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading690c41d7c7e3f\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id690c41d7c7e3f\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse690c41d7c7e3f\">\n        Module 5: Walks, Wellbeing, and Behavior Concerns      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id690c41d7c7e3f\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading690c41d7c7e3f\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Unleashing a Calmer Walk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List recommended walking equipment that a Fear Free pet sitter might use for calmer, more controlled walks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer some appropriate options for strong pulling dogs or reactive dogs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe several safe walking strategies for Fear Free pet sitters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight more effective leash-holding techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suggest safe, effective ways to break up a dog fight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Treating and Preventing Stress-Induced Illness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Elaborate upon how change or lack of predictability can negatively impact pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detail common signs of sickness cats and dogs present when stressed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List some possible options for dealing with stress diarrhea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Addressing Behavior Issues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain a Fear Free pet sitter\u2019s approach to being asked to use tools they\u2019re not comfortable with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List two examples of how management may help prevent problem behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe one way positive reinforcement can help improve animal behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 4: Marketing and Growth Opportunities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define key factors important to your Fear Free pet-sitting business\u2019 mission statement and core values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List three key rules of marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify possible value propositions for potential clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine strategies to communicate Fear Free to your clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-prim-background-color has-background  padding-column-neg-margin is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lab-lef-1024x901.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lab-lef-1024x901.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lab-lef-300x264.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lab-lef-768x676.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lab-lef.webp 1028w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-paleprim-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\" id=\"benefits\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Member Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the exclusive benefits included with the Pet Sitter Membership. 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