Many people believe that milk jugs, glass or other empty containers can deter both dogs and cats from their lawn. The milk jugs are not filled with milk, of course: The milk would only attract dogs and cats as it spoiled. The jugs are instead filled with water, and possibly other substances, before being placed on the lawn.
Some believe that placing a jug of water on the lawn will keep dogs from defecating there. Dogs are believed to avoid messing up areas where there is a water source. There is no concrete data that supports the effectiveness of this practice, but a water source could continue to attract the dog to the lawn even if it doesn’t defecate there. Read the full story here ▶
