Possible Clues:

• Cause displeasure to, insult
• How it will hurt to cut the tail away, perhaps
• Insult - sin
• Violate the law
• Removal of tail would be a hurtful thing to do
• It's just not on at last to hurt like this
• Cause affront or do wrong
• Upset; transgress
• To do this may hurt the puppy and hurt the feelings of some people
• Insult - act criminally