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Do the points earned in the Showdog Obedience Trials go towards anything i.e. OTCH points? I don't remember ever seeing an OTCH titled dog on Showdog, so I'm guessing the points are simply for Obedience Rankings/Prestige in the game or completely pointless (no pun intended.)

Yes, there are the following titles:
- CD for the first level (qualifying in three novice trials)
- CDX for the second level
- and UD for the third level

Each level equals mastering one row of traits. Your dog is entered into the correct class automatically. The titles are shown just as 'normal' CH/GCH titles; here's an example:
www.showdog.com/dog.aspx?id=14807397

I understand how the obedience classes work...it's essentially like real life obedience (which I do.) 3Qs to earn a title. However, unlike RL obedience, the only points (I'm talking points, not the score earned I the class) accumulated are OTCH points OM points and you don't start accumulating them until after you earn a UD title, I believe. ...And you certainly wouldn't earn points in a novice class, like it appears I have done on showdog with my dog.

So do the points mean anything?

I believe you are correct and the points may be used to determine obedience rankings.

There is no OTCh title, although it has been suggested in the past. Unfortunately the Obedience portion of the game could benefit with a little TLC.