Attend a dog obedience show in your area. You'll find lots of well mannered dogs and pretty well mannered owners. Before showing their dog they may be a little jumpy and less interested in your situation. Get a feel for the class, it's location, number of dogs, level of ability, trainer's attitude. If you think you would fit in, sign up right away.
Some classes fill up quickly.
It's so important that you and your dog both have a good time. A strong willed dog may not learn from a soft trainer. A timid little dog would be shell shocked by a military style trainer. If you think you and your dog might want to compete in American Kennel Club , United Kennel Club or other formal obedience events, be sure to ask your prospective trainer about his or her accomplishments and how their students have done. This is a doggie Bachelors degree.