Miracles do happen! Four weeks ago I started to work with Bear, unfortunately he was growling and had to be muzzled for safety reasons. Now look at him today, he lets me do deep tissue massage and treat any muscle tension.
As long as you respect an animal's space, and show your good intentions, eventualy, he/she will turn around. For some dogs, it will take much longer, just don't give up, as they are the ones that need it the most, a human touch!