Work backwards and stop calling him to you. From now on he comes to you on his own. You have to change his perception of you and you do that by just tossing treats...no demands, no talking...don't even look at him. If he doesn't rush to snatch them up that's fine....let him go at his own pace.
The first thing that will happen...he will start watching you. The 2nd thing....he will start moving closer to you...a major breakthrough! He's starting to change his opinion of you. Keep tossing treats....still no pressure...no talking, looking or reaching for him. Next step....taking a treat from your hand...don't look at him. If he takes it....quiet praise.
At this point you can also start looking at him but, don't make it a hard look...look at him out of the corner of your eyes. Your eye contact tells the dog everything he needs to know...words aren't even necessary. How you look at your dog can say, "Leave the room!" or, "Hello Sweetie." That's why this is so important.
The last step is actually petting while he's beside you. His whole attitude has to say that he's ready for that.
The first thing that will happen...he will start watching you. The 2nd thing....he will start moving closer to you...a major breakthrough! He's starting to change his opinion of you. Keep tossing treats....still no pressure...no talking, looking or reaching for him. Next step....taking a treat from your hand...don't look at him. If he takes it....quiet praise.
At this point you can also start looking at him but, don't make it a hard look...look at him out of the corner of your eyes. Your eye contact tells the dog everything he needs to know...words aren't even necessary. How you look at your dog can say, "Leave the room!" or, "Hello Sweetie." That's why this is so important.
The last step is actually petting while he's beside you. His whole attitude has to say that he's ready for that.