Well, I don't mind having the girls around but I personally know how irritating it is to get metal shavings in my eyes and welding burns, skin and eyes. I wouldn't want them to get hurt, i keep them nearby and check on them no more than 10 minutes with loves. shadow however he is smart he stays away when I'm doing that stuff. I bought a welding cap for under my helmet and he didn't know who I was lol.