For the past few months, young children caught in the middle of domestic disputes have been offered the best type of distraction at the courthouse.

Marshall the Labrador has patrolled the corridors with handler Katy Dunlop in toe, giving himself up for pats and cuddles.

Mrs Dunlop said while Marshall hasn't been trained specifically to comfort people, his temperament lends itself to providing support.

"I think he's able to sense high anxiety and he intuitively seeks a way to comfort," she said.

The two-year-old golden lab was given the gig at the courthouse as part of the NSW Government's Canine Court Companion program, which has just been funded for another 12 months.

In Orange, the placid pooches bring smiles to police officers, solicitors, as well as the men and women facing trial from Monday to Friday one week and Mondays every second week.

Housing Plus domestic-violence services' staff Alana Thrift and Penny Watt said they have seen the effect the program has when they're in court on Thursdays.

Ms Watt said playing with the dogs becomes the lasting impression of court for young children, rather than trauma from what can be a tense environment.

"When they see the courthouse they think 'that's where the dog lives'," she said.

"Our job is a lot easier because of the job this guy is doing."

When Marshall isn't on duty at the courthouse he is at home with the Dunlop family, which includes his handler's two young boys.

Mrs Dunlop said her and Marshall have the best jobs in the world.

"This is where he's happy. It's his second home," she said.

The service now operates at 10 courthouses in suburban and regional NSW, including Nowra, Sutherland and Wagga Wagga.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier Steph Cooke announced the state government program would continue to provide funding to Guide Dogs for another year to keep it running.

Ms Cooke said the specially trained Labradors had a knack for knowing how to cheer people up.

"The simple act of patting a gentle and friendly dog can eliminate tension and take people's minds off a stressful court situation," she said.

CEO of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Dale Cleaver said both dogs and volunteers looked forward to providing comfort to hundreds more court users.