The context of the following conversation is Wanting to get outside the house for errands, Aubrey left the dog alone.:
Aubrey says I had to go and run some errands yesterday and left Tom alone for the first time..
The friend responds How did they go?.
Aubrey responds He tore up the cushions, ate the shoes, and the cords..
The friend responds Next time, you should put him in his crate, so he does not destroy anything!.
Aubrey responds That is a good idea, he and our stuff will be safe..