According to the Human Society of the United States: Bear baiting is a cruel spectator event in which a captive black bear is pitted against teams of dogs. The bear's claws and many of her teeth have been cut off or file down, and she is tethered closely to a stake in the corner of a fenced area. She is helpless to defend herself and has little freedom of movement.
Hundreds of dogs are released, one to three at a time, supposedly to "bay" the bear. In general, bear baying means that dogs are expected to bark at the bear, make eye contact with her, and keep her in place. But in bear baiting events, the dogs harass the bear, often jumping on her and biting her.
This is cruelty at it's highest for the entertainment of humans and serves no other purpose.
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