First of all, good on you
Would your local independent/radical bookshop be willing to help with some donations or discounts?
Or are ebooks an option? I think verso or other might have options but the may be blocked by fascist prison state
I’m in a similar boat myself but week 2 into a new role. I’m planning to stick it out and see as although induction was non-existant and I still don’t know what they actually want me to do, I have scope to make the role my own over time. I’ve also burned my bridges in my last place by forming an informal union so sticking with it, is the only option. But for you I think stick it out and if it’s not working after 6 months apply somewhere new, you’ve been headhunted already and loyalty to companies doesn’t pay. Also if you are still friends with your manager, eventually something will come up even if the window closes for now. Best of luck with whatever you choose to do
Main tip It’s about training the human (i.e. you) not the puppy
Second point: Big rewards for new behaviours you want to promote like teaching new obedience and slowly reduce rewards as time goes on/increase difficulty for same rewards
Do not punish, punishment is attention and gives its own reward when a dog is bored. Also pupuy didn’t sign up for this so what right so you have to punish
Final point If a dog training class does not cover this or goes all pack leader shite, walk away.