The context of the following conversation is Wanting to get outside the house for errands, Aubrey left the dog alone.:
Aubrey says I felt really bad having to leave my dog alone while running errands..
The friend responds Well, sadly sometimes you can't take him everywhere!.
Aubrey responds I know, but I was worried that we would get a thunderstorm while I was gone. You know how he is about loud noise..
The friend responds My dog hates loud noises, too. I think they all do..
Aubrey responds Yeah. I just get nervous about this, sometimes..
The friend responds Don't be so hard on yourself. You're dog can handle a lot more than you may think. I'm sure he was fine! But next time ask your neightbors or friends to watch over him when you are busy..