Meet The Woman Keeping The Adorable Pups Happy At This Year's 'puppy Bowl'

If you tune into the "Puppy Bowl" on Sunday, you'll likely see a key person's influence - even if you don't actually see her.

Victoria Schade is a dog trainer and novelist who's the show's lead puppy trainer and wrangler. She's the one making sure the shelter pups have a conflict-free contest and that they're captured at their most adorable - all from off-camera.

It is Schade who gets the puppies to look up during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" or run through a tunnel to get to the field for the starting lineups. She's on the lookout for possible conflicts or nervous dogs.

"My responsibilities include ensuring puppy happiness and safety during gameplay," she says. "So if there's any moment where a puppy looks like they're overwhelmed or they just need a break, I'll step out and give them a little break on the sideline."

Schade has been working with the doggies on the Animal Planet show for 19 years and is believed to be the longest serving member of the "Puppy Bowl" crew. She also works the kitten halftime show and calls filming both her favorite week of the year.