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Council rangers inspected Marks Park at Tamarama in the eastern suburbs on Wednesday after several reports of animals falling ill.
“At this point, we have not been able to obtain information about the type of suspected baiting that has been reported, but our inquiries are continuing,” a Waverley Council spokesperson said.
“If council is able to obtain a sample of the suspected bait, then we can have it analysed to establish its contents and report it to police and the RSPCA.
“Dog-baiting is not a common problem in Waverley but is devastating when it does occur.”
It comes after a social media user claimed her friend’s dog ate something at Marks Park and died several hours later.
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“He was a young and healthy dog,” she said.
The spokesperson said there had been no other reports of dog baiting or poisoning before in the local government area.
Only one report was made last year in September of suspected dog baiting in the Bondi area.
“We ask that owners remain vigilant when exercising their dogs and monitor their dogs for any signs of illness,” the council spokesperson said.
“Dogs are permitted off-leash in Marks Park between 4.30pm and 8.30am daily, however, owners may wish to keep their dogs on-leash if they have concerns.”
