Paws with a purpose

Not every disability can be seen. Not every hero walks on two legs.

In Paws With a Purpose, author and service dog handler Allen Dekeyser delivers a powerful, eye-opening guide that dismantles stereotypes, teaches the truth, and honors the real-life heroes on four paws who change — and save — lives every single day.

Whether you’re someone living with a disability, a business owner, a curious friend, or an educator looking to make a difference, this book gives you what most don’t: the truth.

Through raw storytelling, clear legal guidance, heartfelt reflections, and stunning illustrations, Allen walks readers through:

✅ What service animals really are — and what they’re not
✅ The grueling but beautiful journey of training
✅ How service dogs help people with invisible disabilities like PTSD, bipolar disorder, and anxiety
✅ The legal rights every handler should know
✅ The painful reality of public judgment and fake service animals
✅ How to teach respect, advocate for others, and be part of the change

This is more than a guide. It’s a voice. A love letter. A line in the sand.

With the help of his own psychiatric service dog, Harley, Allen writes not just from knowledge — but from the fire of personal experience. Paws With a Purpose is a call to awareness, empathy, and action.

Whether you’ve known a service dog team or never seen one up close, this book will open your eyes, shift your heart, and remind you:
There’s a lot more going on than you can see.