Dog Barking Out of Control

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Hello!

I have an English Bulldog Puppy (she's 6 months), Matilda, and I am aware they are "guard" dogs. However, Matilda's barking has been escalating like crazy. Originally, she would only bark when someone would knock on the door, which I would ignore and tell guests that were coming in to ignore and only greet her when she stops barking (which she does as soon as they cross the threshold). Then she would bark whenever she heard anything in the hallway past our door (we live in a high rise). After that, it was barking whenever she hear anything above as well. Now it's barking whenever she hears ANYTHING out of the ordinary. My boyfriend jangling keys from the bedroom, sirens from outside, ect. It's not much barking, usually two woofs, but can sometimes goes to four or five.

I've tried ignoring and screaming THANKS then running to the fridge for a treat (doesn't work, she continues barking). It's not working. On the other hand, I haven't tried just yelling at her (though I doubt that would work) or anything else.

It's not that it's that bad, but I'm afraid it'll escalate and she'll turn into those annoying jappy dogs.

Any help is appreciaited and I am sorry for writing a novel.

Thank you,

Laurence